Uniting Ambition
Software Engineering Manager
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Engineering Manager / Technical Team Lead (Python/AWS)
Hybrid – Hounslow, West London
We're seeking an experienced Engineering Manager / Technical Team Lead with strong Python and AWS expertise to join a growing technology team. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical delivery, architecture, people leadership, and team development.
You'll play a key role in driving engineering excellence, mentoring developers, and contributing directly to the design and development of scalable cloud-native solutions.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of Software Engineers
- Remaining hands-on with architecture, code reviews, and technical delivery
- Running regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development discussions
- Driving sprint planning, delivery management, and engineering best practices
- Providing technical leadership across Python-based applications and services
- Collaborating closely with Product, Data, and Business stakeholders
- Supporting and improving production systems, reliability, and scalability
- Championing software quality, testing, automation, and DevOps practices
- Helping shape the technical roadmap and future architecture
- Building and maintaining cloud-native solutions within AWS
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What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of software engineering experience
- 3+ years of experience leading and managing engineering teams
- Strong hands-on Python development background
- Experience with frameworks such as Flask, Django, or FastAPI
- Proven track record of mentoring and developing engineers
- Strong AWS experience and understanding of cloud-native architectures
- Experience with APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Exposure to Data Platforms, ETL pipelines, analytics, or data-driven products would be beneficial
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Tech Stack
- Python
- Flask, Django, FastAPI
- AWS
- CI/CD Tooling
- Docker & Kubernetes (desirable)
- Data Platforms & ETL Pipelines
Location
Hybrid – Hounslow, West London
2 days per week onsite
Flexible hybrid working model
Why Join?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Private medical insurance
- Opportunity to lead a talented and growing engineering team
- Modern cloud-first technology environment
- Strong engineering culture focused on quality and innovation
- Significant influence over technical direction and engineering practices
- Excellent career progression opportunities
If you're a hands-on engineering leader who enjoys coding, mentoring teams, and building scalable cloud solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
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