Overview

hackajob is collaborating with The AA to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance

As the nation's leading motoring organisation, The AA offers a wide range of products and services. Joining us as an Engineering Manager means you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, scalable technology solutions for our IT Roadside product line.

Our Chief Operating Office (COO) provides stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.

Responsibilities

• Own the engineering capability for a defined product line, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Lead a cross-functional squad through the software development lifecycle: design → development → testing → maintenance.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to shape roadmaps balancing innovation with product health.
• Drive DevOps practices, automation, and technical excellence across the team.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and career development.
• Ensure effective resource planning, budget management, and governance compliance.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive IT engineering expertise across technologies, with hands-on application customisation, integration, and technical solution design.
• Proven leadership of high-performing engineering teams in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Strong delivery background in Agile, Scrum, and/or SAFe, with a record of managing medium to large-scale development projects.
• Strategic and pragmatic mindset: balance long-term vision with short-term delivery.
• Comfortable operating at or near L6 level.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident in constructive challenge and effective collaboration across functions and suppliers.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a hands-on approach.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 + 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products (car and home insurance)
• Employee discount scheme with:
  • Car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays, and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 remote GP service (for you and your family)

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.