Jobs, fresher vacancy - Engineering Manager / Lead • UK

Company: Jack & Jill

UK

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers.She will pick the best candidates from Jack's networkThe next step is to speak to Jack.Job Description:As the Engineering Manager at Vega, you will spearhead the technical evolution of a high-growth fintech platform. You will oversee 2–3 backend squads, shaping long-term microservices architecture using Java 21 and AWS. This role balances strategic technical leadership with hands-on mentorship to drive engineering excellence, security, and scalable system design.Why this role is remarkable:Lead the architectural transition of a high-stakes fintech platform using a modern Java 21 and Kubernetes stack.Join a high-growth venture backed by world-class investors during a critical phase of platform expansion and scaling.Enjoy significant ownership over the engineering culture, with the autonomy to set standards for observability, resilience, and security.What you will do:Provide technical leadership to multiple backend squads, guiding decisions on microservices modularity, system boundaries, and resilience.Define the long-term technical roadmap and backend standards across the organization to ensure consistent engineering quality and delivery.Mentor and grow senior engineers into technical leaders, helping shape career paths and a culture of high-performance and cross-team learning.The ideal candidate:Possesses 10+ years of engineering experience with a deep mastery of modern microservices architecture and distributed systems.Has a proven track record of leading multiple teams within cloud-native environments, specifically utilizing AWS, Kubernetes, and Spring Boot.Demonstrates excellent communication skills to bridge technical trade-offs with product priorities for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Who are Jack & Jill?Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI Career Agent that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.Next stepsStep 1. Visit our website.Step 2. Click 'Talk to Jack'.Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.We never post fake jobsThis isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network. Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description.We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it. Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.