Engineering Manager

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Engineering Manager | £78K–£93,600K + Equity | Bristol | Hybrid

Are you a Tech Lead/Software Team Leader looking for your next step up as an Engineering Manager?

This is a rare, and unique opportuntiy which would be a great bit of career progression or if you're an Engineering Manager looking for a fresh environment - we'd love to hear from you. 

SR2 are exclusively hiring for a long term Bristol-based client, they are a purpose-driven fintech with a mission to make the world of investments more sustainable. They’ve built a brilliant SaaS platform that’s empowering change within the world of Investments— and they’re just getting started.

This company is proudly female-founded, passionate about building a diverse, inclusive team, and deeply committed to employee wellbeing. You’ll find a culture of high trust, psychological safety, and flexibility, with exceptional parental leave and a strong work/life balance.

They’re now hiring a Software Engineering Manager to lead one of their cross-functional squads. You’ll work closely with product and design, guide architecture, support modern engineering practices, and help a talented team of engineers thrive.

💡 Small, empowered squads shipping meaningful features
💬 Values-led, feedback-first culture focused on growth and inclusion
🧪 Modern stack + CI/CD + DevOps mindset
🧠 Monthly learning days to stay sharp and curious
🎯 Lead with empathy, unblock with clarity, and inspire with purpose

The tech they're using (for context – not a checklist and this is not a hands on coding role):

Go (Golang) microservices
React, TypeScript
AWS, EKS, Terraform, Skaffold
GitLabCI, CloudWatch, X-Ray
Postgres, GraphQL
You’ll need:

A background in software engineering with strong technical depth
Experience leading or managing engineers (formal or informal)
Experience in supporting teams to improve velocity 
Skills in architectural decision-making and mentoring engineers
Ability to conduct code reviews, help engineers achieve goals and adhere to best practices
Empathy, clarity, and confidence when guiding cross-functional teams
A desire to work in a company that puts values at the heart of everything
What’s on offer:

£78,000 – £93,500 + Competitive share options
Private health insurance (GP, mental health, dental + more)
Exceptional parental leave (26 weeks full maternity / 6 weeks full paternity)
£50 monthly wellness budget + home office setup
33 days holiday (with bank holiday flexibility)
📍 Hybrid working (2+ days in Bristol) + monthly team meetups (travel covered)

If you're an experienced engineer or team lead ready to step up into a senior leadership role, this is a rare chance to join a kind, ambitious, and genuinely impactful company at an exciting stage of growth.

👉 Get in touch with Steph Jackson at SR2 for more info

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