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Posted 7 months ago
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The team:We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead one of our Manchester-based engineering squads in the Point of Sale tribe. This team powers Zopa’s retail finance products — making it easy and transparent for customers to access finance at the checkout.Why join Zopa Manchester?We’re building a new tech hub right in the heart of the city — with real backing, big ambition and the support of an established, award-winning company. You’ll be part of a new engineering chapter in Manchester, helping shape how we grow and build the team from day one.You’ll work in a product-focused environment where engineers own their work end-to-end, deploy to production frequently, and see the real-world impact of what they build. You’ll also get to work with a modern tech stack: Kotlin, Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Aurora Postgres and more.We work hybrid, with at least 2 days a week together in our Manchester office.A day in the life:Leading a team of engineers focused on building Zopa’s retail finance productSupporting engineers through coaching, 1:1s, career development and goal-settingCollaborating closely with Product, Delivery and Commercial to plan and deliver outcomesChampioning engineering excellence — from clean code to testing, observability and CI/CDImproving system reliability and scalability as our merchant footprint growsEnsuring quality is built in at every stage of the SDLCBringing a clear sense of purpose, energy and structure to our Manchester teamsAbout you:You’ve led engineering teams that build customer-facing digital productsYou’re an empathetic leader — focused on growth, trust and accountabilityYou’ve worked with high-availability distributed systems or financial platformsYou’re excited by the challenge of launching a new team and establishing a strong cultureYou’ve collaborated closely with product managers, delivery leads and other stakeholdersYou know how to create momentum, prioritise clearly and guide teams through complexityYou care deeply about software quality and user outcomesWe’re expanding!From September 2025, Zopa will be opening a brand-new office in Manchester at WeWork, Dalton Place, 29 John Dalton Street, M2 6WF.At Zopa we value flexible ways of working.We value face-to-face collaboration and a good work-life balance. This hybrid role requires you to come to our Manchester office 2-3 days a week.You'll also have the option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year!* But no matter where you are, we’ll make sure you’ve got everything you need to thrive, both in your work and home life, from day one.*Subject to having the right to work in the country of choiceDiversity StatementZopa is proud to offer a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to better products for our customers and a unique company culture for our people. We are made up of nearly 50 nationalities, have a DE&I forum made up of Zopians wanting to make a difference and we are proud of our culture where everyone can bring their full self to work. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.AI disclaimerWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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