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London / £600 - £750 day

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Salary

RATE:

£600 - £750

Location

LOCATION

London

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Contract

Engineering Manager

£600 - £750 per day
London, Hybrid

This is a high-impact contract opportunity to lead an established product engineering squad within a fast-paced, technology-led environment. The project offers broad exposure across product areas, with the chance to shape engineering direction, influence delivery, and work at pace in a highly collaborative setting.

The Company
They are a technology-focused organisation operating at scale, delivering digital products to a large and active user base. Their engineering function is central to driving innovation, with a strong focus on cloud-native development, security, and modern product engineering practices. Working in cross-functional squads, they prioritise experimentation, continuous improvement, and delivering tangible value to users. The environment is dynamic, with a strong emphasis on collaboration across engineering, data, and business teams.

The Role and Deliverables
  • Lead a cross-functional product engineering squad, providing technical and people leadership
  • Drive delivery across areas such as membership, search, personalisation, and internal tooling
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders across data, legal, finance, and platform teams
  • Set engineering direction and ensure best practices across cloud infrastructure and application development
  • Enable the team to deliver against project goals within a three-month engagement
  • Support clear communication and alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Your Skills & Experience
  • Strong experience leading engineering teams within product-focused environments
  • Proven background working with TypeScript and Node.js in backend-leaning full-stack teams
  • Deep familiarity with AWS environments, including infrastructure and deployment practices
  • Experience with infrastructure as code, particularly Terraform and S3
  • Strong understanding of agile delivery, including stand-ups and iterative development practices
  • Experience working within marketplace, e-commerce, or similar fast-paced digital environments is highly beneficial
  • Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders across multiple functions
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Engineering Manager looking for a fast-paced contract where you can make an immediate impact, please apply with your latest CV.










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