The Guardian
Senior Engineering Manager
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Senior Engineering Manager – Reliability and Operations
Team: Developer Experience Location: Hybrid (3 days Kings Cross office, 2 days remote) Contract: Permanent Salary: £112,000 per annum
About the Role
Join The Guardian and play a pivotal role in leading the Reliability and Operations team to build a revolutionary Developer Experience (DX) platform. This exciting initiative aims to:
- Strengthen observability and deployment capabilities
- Improve the efficiency of the Guardian’s engineering team
- Replace the existing platform within an agreed timeframe
You will:
- Guide a team of software developers in migrating legacy systems
- Foster a collaborative environment between DevOps, Observability, and AI/Automation teams
- Champion innovation by encouraging the responsible adoption of AI technologies to enhance productivity
- Upskill the team through mentorship and coaching
- Contribute to long-term DX strategy and improvements in product delivery
The team operates in a cloud-native (AWS) environment, with a codebase primarily written in Scala, but also leveraging TypeScript and Go where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
- Support developers through 1:1 guidance, feedback, and career coaching
- Foster personal growth by acknowledging strengths and identifying areas for development
- Drive inclusive and effective teams
Technical & Operational Oversight
- Ensure seamless migration of services to the new Developer Experience platform
- Balance product delivery with technical maintenance
- Advocate for and implement best practices in reliability, observability, andägilm>
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- Collaborate with Product & Engineering teams to ensure alignment with broader organisational goals
Strategic & Process Improvement
- Represent the team in engineering management discussions
- Improve recruitment, mentoring, and development practices across the department
- Influence long-term DX strategy and operational efficiency
Innovation & Emerging Technologies
- Lead initiatives in exploring AI for software development, weighing risks and opportunities
- Ensure ethical and responsible adoption of cutting-edge technologies
About You
Experience & Qualifications
- Experienced people manager with a commitment to team development, mentorship, and inclusive leadership
- Proven track record in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
- Strong understanding of:
- Cloud-native architecture
- Modern DevOps tooling (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, incident management systems)
- AWS, Scalé, or other relevant languages (TypeScript, Go)
- Ability to drive reliability, observability, and efficiency improvements via tooling and best practices
- Passion for contributing to long-term Developer Experience strategy
Why Join The Guardian?
Flexibility & Environment
- Hybrid working (3 days at Kings Cross office, 2 days remote)
- Encourages applications from underrepresented groups in UK media
- Transparent remuneration: £112,000 per year
Benefits
Wellbeing & Support
- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) + 5 optional extra days
- Generous pension scheme (8-12% employer contribution)
- 2 volunteering days + payroll giving
- Health & care support:
- Private healthcare
- Life cover, income protection, and eye tests
- Dental insurance (optional)
- Enhanced parentaity leave, IVF support, menopause/male fertility resources, and Trans-inclusive policies
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Learning & Growth
- Access to qualifications, vocational courses, and apprenticeships
- Strong commitment to personal and professional development
Culture & Inclusion
- B Corp certification – championing diversity of thought, fairness, and inclusivity
- Employee forums for advocacy and networking
- Wellbeing resources: on-site yoga/pilates, gym membership, canteen with canal views, cycle to work scheme
- Equal access to career development for all backgrounds
How to Apply
- Submit a single document combining your CV and covering letter
- Highlight how your skills, experience, and motivation align with the role
- Applications are reviewed by a human recruitment team (no AI screening)
Process
- Two-stage interview: face-to-face interview followed by a pairing test
- Closing date: Tuesday 7th July 2026
Accessibility & Support
- All roles are open to everyone
- Flexibility in recruitment process: let us know if you need adjustments (e.g., accessible formats, personalised support)
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