We are looking for a talented and dedicated Engineering Manager to help us build out a world-beating feature set.
As Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for developing new features and services to help us continue to deliver a great product to our customers that helps our company and their money grow.
In this role, you should be an excellent communicator who is able to translate complex requirements into functional architecture.
We'd also like you to have hands-on experience in software development and be able to manage and understand our legacy and more importantly embrace our engineering values.
What you can expect to be doing: Lead the engineering team, encourage initiative and introduce processes (ways of working)Oversee the project delivery planWork with the Technical PM to plan sprints ahead and manage dependenciesGive updates to the stakeholders regarding projects progress and estimatesLine manage the BE engineers, providing opportunities for learning, mentoring, and supporting members to achieve their career goalsLead the technical direction of the team and be responsible for all the deliverables of the cross-functional team.
Encourage best practices, processes, and foster a positive engineering culture.Support Product/Delivery in technical requirements planning by providing knowledge of the platform, the codebase, and the feasibility of requirements.Collaborate with teams that the squad is dependent on, providing requirements that meet the needs of the platform.Manage the team while also contributing to the codebase, generally expecting a balance of 60% hands-off and 40% hands-on.Have a good understanding of design patterns and know your strangler figs from your branch by abstraction.What we're looking for: Proven experience leading high-performance engineering teamsA strong people manager who can develop and manage the skills and performance of all team membersStrong communicator who can lead technical discussions at all levelsProgramming language experience in PHP with an interest to learn GOExperience with a PHP framework such as Laravel or SymfonyStrong understanding of design patterns (bus, repository, decorator, etc)Strong understanding of mutable vs immutable databasesExperience with manipulating data structures and performing performance audits of codebase and database.Development locally with Containers (Docker) through to production.Strong understanding of branching strategies and where best to use them.An understanding of Microservice architecture and how to develop microservices.Team player who is committed, flexible, reliable, responsible, and an active listener.Role model who can represent and promote Chip within the wider communityWhat we're really looking for: Someone with a genuine interest in Chip and is excited about being part of a fast-growing company and our mission to build the investment super app of the future.
At the interview stages, we will be looking for empathy, EQ, fun stories, and the ability to smile even when things are tough.
PERKS Discretionary share option bonusWorkplace pension schemePrivate medical insurance (medical history disregarded)Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to work schemeSeason ticket loanFree ChipX subscription for UK-based employeesWe are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversityFlexible working arrangementsUnlimited holiday (policy not to count)Annual £1500 Personal Learning Allowance£30 per month Chip Fitness Benefit to suit your Mental/Physical WellbeingCompany laptopOpportunity to have a huge impact on our product while fast-tracking your knowledge, responsibility and skills in a high-growth fintech startupOur Interview Process: Video screen with someone from our Talent teamShort take-home testVideo interview with the hiring managerFinal interview with VP of ProductOur mission is to build wealth for our generation Chip started out in 2017 as a clever app to help people save without lifting a finger.
Fast forward five years, and now we've grown into an award-winning wealth app used by over 500,000 people and managing over 4 billion pounds.
Our vision We want to change the way people plan for their future, building the wealth app for our community, giving them one place for saving and investing.
Who we are Chip has a creative and diverse team of 160, from all different backgrounds and industries.
We're driven and passionate people, but no one takes themselves too seriously.
Our Values Be ACCOUNTABLE: Everything you do matters, care about the end result, challenge the norm, do the best job possible.
Be BOLD: Share our ambition, innovate, and do your best for our customers.
Be COLLABORATIVE: Work cross-functionally, build strong relationships, and have fun together.
Equal Opportunities We are passionate about our people and committed to diversity and inclusion.
You will be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
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