Requirements

8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years managing engineering teams
Experience managing multiple teams simultaneously (typically 2-3 teams / 12-20 engineers)
Proven success in fast-moving, ambiguous, rapid-growth environments
Experience as an Engineering Manager at multiple companies, ideally including at least one successful Series A+ SaaS company
Strong technical background with hands-on experience in modern web technologies
Deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud architecture (preferably AWS), and scalability challenges
Strong track record of successful project delivery and improving team velocity and quality
Experience scaling engineering teams during rapid growth
Experience implementing scalable engineering processes
Experience working directly with customers to translate their needs into technical solutions
Data-driven decision making with ability to act on intuition and incomplete information
Excellent collaboration and influencing skills across teams and stakeholders
Proven ability to grow and develop engineering talent

Nice to Haves

Track record of successful product launches in B2B SaaS
Experience with procurement or finance systems
History of contributions to engineering communities
Experience with TypeScript, React, and AWS Serverless (preferred but not required)

Lead multiple engineering teams fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
Drive engineering best practices, quality standards, and high performance
Mentor and develop engineers to grow their careers and impact
Collaborate with Product, Design, Team Leads, and other stakeholders on team structure and deliverables
Implement and refine scalable engineering processes
Facilitate architectural decisions impacting multiple teams
Champion quality improvements while maintaining high velocity
Ensure robust monitoring, observability, and incident response processes
Partner with Product leadership to define and execute the technical roadmap
Balance technical debt, feature development, and system reliability
Use customer feedback to drive technical priorities
Work across various product areas including Accounting and Goods Receipting, Insights and Reporting, Sourcing, and Workflow Orchestration

Competitive geo-localised benefits packages for UK and US employees
In-person work three days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) to foster team collaboration
Opportunity to work at the UK’s #1 Startup in 2026 with rapid growth and a culture of high talent density
Inclusive culture embracing diversity and encouraging applications from varied backgrounds
Supportive environment with emphasis on ownership, impact, and career-defining growth opportunities
Use of AI note-takers during interviews with opt-out available