Senior Engineering Manager, Platform & Scale

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Engineering Manager, Platform & Scale in United Kingdom. This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a large-scale, data-intensive platform, where you will shape the technical direction and performance of critical systems processing massive real-time workloads. You will lead multiple engineering teams through experienced managers, balancing technical excellence with people leadership and delivery outcomes. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on architectural influence, particularly across distributed systems and event-driven platforms. Working closely with product and cross-functional stakeholders, you will help define scalable solutions that power business growth. You’ll foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement while ensuring system resilience and efficiency. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys driving impact at scale. Accountabilities

• Lead and mentor Engineering Managers and cross-functional teams, ensuring high performance, delivery quality, and system reliability
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across platform and backend systems, particularly in distributed and event-driven environments
• Collaborate closely with product leadership to define roadmaps, align priorities, and balance scalability, performance, and technical debt
• Drive engineering best practices, including API-first design, CI/CD, and modern development methodologies
• Own system health, scalability, and observability, ensuring infrastructure supports high-throughput and real-time processing demands
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across engineering teams
• Oversee execution of complex technical initiatives, proactively managing risks, dependencies, and performance challenges

Requirements

• Extensive experience leading multiple engineering teams, including managing managers, within a fast-paced, product-driven environment
• Strong technical background in backend or platform engineering, with expertise in designing scalable distributed systems
• Proven experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing at scale
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with product and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions
• Strong understanding of modern engineering practices such as Agile, CI/CD, and domain-driven design
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to navigate complex technical challenges while maintaining a balance between strategic vision and hands-on execution
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package
• Generous annual leave plus public holidays
• Enhanced parental leave policies and family support benefits
• Private medical insurance and wellness programs
• Pension contributions and life assurance coverage
• Flexible working environment supporting work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive culture
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and regular team events

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