Engineering Manager - Sre & Platforms

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead our innovative Developer Experience (DevEx) Squad within the Cloud Platform Team. H&B is committed to empowering its engineering teams with cutting-edge tools and platforms. As part of our continuous efforts to enhance efficiency and innovation, we are establishing a new squad within the Cloud Platform Team dedicated to building developer enabling tools. This squad will play a pivotal role in supporting our engineering teams by developing our Observability Platform, improving our CI/CD architecture, and building a Developer Portal

Join us in our mission to revolutionise the health and wellness industry through technology. As the Engineering Manager of the DevEx Squad, you will spearhead the design and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that empower our engineering teams and drive operational excellence.

This role requires a hands-on technical leader with a deep understanding of cloud technologies, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive innovation. As a seasoned Engineering Manager, you must have a strong foundation in software development, including proficiency in coding and building tools. Your technical expertise will be instrumental in guiding the squad in designing and implementing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

If you possess a background in platform engineering, software development, or related fields, and are enthusiastic about fostering collaboration, mentoring others, and building world-class developer tools, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

As part of the DevEx Squad, your primary goals will include:

Empowerment and Growth: We are committed to fostering your professional development and providing you with access to resources and opportunities to advance your career.

Diversity at the Core: We celebrate diversity and value diverse perspectives, ensuring an inclusive and innovative work environment where you can thrive.

Impactful Projects: Lead high-impact initiatives that redefine our industry and positively impact the lives of millions.

Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy flexibility in your work schedule, whether you prefer remote work or collaboration in our office locations.

Supportive Environment: Join a supportive and collaborative team where your ideas are valued, and your voice is heard

We are seeking candidates who:

1.) Leadership and Team Building:

• Lead the recruitment efforts to build a high-performing team of engineers with diverse skill sets.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation and continuous learning.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, promoting professional growth and development.

2.) Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and define the strategic direction for the DevEx Squad.
• Develop and execute a roadmap for delivering high-quality developer tools, including maturing our Observability Platform and building a Developer Portal.
• Drive the implementation of best practices in software development, quality assurance, and DevOps within the squad.

3.) Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with engineering squads across the organisation to gather feedback and requirements for developer tools.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and priorities.
• Act as a liaison between DevEx and other squads to facilitate communication and collaboration.

4.) Technical Excellence and Innovation:

• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to developer tools and platforms.
• Champion innovation within the squad, encouraging experimentation and exploration of new ideas.
• Ensure the delivery of scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions that meet the evolving needs of our engineering teams

As part of the DevEx Squad, you will work with a range of exciting technologies, including but not limited to:

• Cloud Computing (AWS)
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Observability Platforms
• Developer Portals
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Microservices Architecture
• Kubernetes
• Modern Programming Languages

Whether you are already experienced in Platform Technologies or would like to enhance your engineering skills in this field, this is your opportunity to lead, grow, and innovate within a company that values your unique perspective. Ready to embark on a career in Platform Engineering? Apply now and join us in building technology that makes wellness a way of life for all.

• Pension company contribution = 3%
• Incentive scheme up to 10% of annual salary, based on company performance.
• Your wellbeing is paramount so you can get away and take 33 Days Holiday per year.
• Private Medical Care (Self after 1 year)
• Learning and Development opportunity with Holland & Barrett is a great base for career development long term.
• Career progression.
• Refer and Earn Scheme - as we're growing you can earn money by referring people to join us from your network.
• Epic Extras gives you access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers.
• Stay healthy with Discounted Products - from day one you'll get a 25% discount (on top of other promotions) when you shop at H&B on anything that you buy.
• We all need a little help sometimes, so weoffer Free 24/7 Confidential Advice & Colleague Welfare.
• Mental Health First Aiders - we have lots of qualified Mental Health First Aiders because its all about your health & wellbeing.
• Stay active in the Onsite Gym at our Nuneaton Hub!
• We have colleague Reward and Recognition Schemes, so your hard work and loyalty won't go unnoticed.
• And many more!

We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.