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*This role is open to remote working within the UK. Successful candidates will be required to travel to the nearest UNiDAYS campus (London or Nottingham) occasionally.

The role in a nutshell

We're seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineering Manager to join our growing ID&V team. You'll play a vital role in leading, mentoring, and driving the technical direction of our team while remaining deeply involved in the product lifecycle.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Define and implement the architecture for our ID&V platform, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where your team can thrive and innovate.
• Provide mentorship and coaching, helping team members grow their technical and leadership capabilities.
• Champion clear communication between engineering and other teams (product, design, security) to deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Actively participate in the product development process, translating user needs into effective technical solutions.
• Lead in educating the wider business on how we identify and verify our users; represent the needs of the platform in terms of data quality and robustness of our ID&V processes.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring high code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Be prepared to contribute technically when needed, while maintaining a focus on leadership and delegation.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in the ID&V space, continuously seeking opportunities to improve our solutions.

What we need from you

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in building secure and scalable applications.
• 3+ years of management experience leading and motivating high-performing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to set technical direction and translate business goals into actionable plans.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for building products that solve real-world problems and enhance user experiences.
• Experience in the ID&V space is desirable but not mandatory.
• Strong coding skills and a desire to stay technically engaged.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with relevant ID&V technologies.
• Experience building and scaling distributed systems.
• Experience in a cloud-native environment (AWS).

We have accomplished a lot since 2011, but this is just the beginning. This is your chance to join at ground zero and make a difference within a global business. We are the world’s largest Student Affinity Network, with over 22 million verified members across 115 markets including the US, UK, Germany, India, Canada, and Australia. We work with 800 of the biggest brands worldwide, engaging students and building affinity and sales. We are a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM company, recognized for Wellbeing and for Women in 2022. For more about our workplace initiatives, visit our UK Great Place to Work page.

We offer a fast-paced, fun, and social environment where you can make an impact. Our flexible work policy allows you to choose to work from your campus (Nottingham or London) or from home. Your manager may ask you to attend team meetups at the campus, but otherwise, the choice is yours. We believe in fair compensation and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with service, plus flexible bank holidays
• 4 pm finishes every Friday
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private health insurance (Vitality)
• Income protection, life assurance, Employee Assistance Program, enhanced parental leave
• Flexible core hours
• Team activities and the latest tech from day one
• Support for home working, including a £150 expense for home setup

About our Product & Engineering team

Our talented Product and Engineering teams work collaboratively to keep UNiDAYS ahead of the competition, aiming to empower students to make every experience more valuable. We foster a fun, fast-paced, and inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute and solve problems autonomously. We are passionate about the local tech community, hosting meetups and hackathons, and support career development.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.