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Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)Employment Type: Permanent, full timeAdditional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance and Private Medical InsuranceOverview
hackajob
is collaborating with
The AA
to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role. The AA is the nation\''s leading motoring organisation, offering a wide range of products and services to millions of customers, including roadside assistance, home and motor insurance, and driving technologies. As an Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in our success and be part of this journey. Our Chief Operating Office (COO) provides stability and structure to support growth and innovation.LI-HybridWe’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead the technical delivery of our IT Roadside product line. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, scalable technology solutions.You’ll be responsible for guiding a cross-functional engineering squad through the full development lifecycle - ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and alignment with business goals.This role combines strong technical depth with people leadership. You’ll mentor and inspire your team, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and collaborate with product, architecture, and delivery teams. If you enjoy solving complex problems and driving innovation while empowering others, we’d love to hear from you.Responsibilities
Own the engineering capability for a defined product line, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement.Lead a cross-functional squad through the full software development lifecycle - from design and development to testing and maintenance.Collaborate with Product Owners to shape roadmaps that balance innovation with product health.Drive DevOps practices, automation, and technical excellence across the team.Manage supplier relationships and ensure high-quality delivery from partners.Provide clear direction, coaching, and career development for your team.Ensure effective resource planning, budget management, and governance compliance.Requirements
Extensive IT engineering expertise across a broad range of technologies, with hands-on experience in application customisation, integration, and technical solution design.Proven leadership of high-performing engineering teams in complex, fast-paced environments, with the ability to inspire, support, and hold teams accountable.Strong delivery background in Agile, Scrum, and/or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), with a track record of managing medium to large-scale development projects.Strategic and pragmatic mindset, capable of balancing long-term vision with short-term delivery, and comfortable operating at or near L6 level.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and collaborate effectively across functions and with suppliers.A passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a hands-on approach and a commitment to delivering impactful, high-quality solutions.Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying schemeWorksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contributionFree AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friendsDiscounts on AA products including car and home insuranceEmployee discount scheme including car salary sacrifice and healthcare, shopping, holidays and moreCompany funded life assuranceDiverse learning and development opportunitiesDedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your familyPlus, so much moreWe’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 ..... full job details .....
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