Engineering Manager at Zola

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, BankingIndustries

Requirements

Passionate about creating impact through empowering others and believe in supportive and humble leadership
Self-driven, ambitious and results focused; chart a path for others rather than follow one
Passionate about technology and using it as a tool to provide great customer experiences
Consider quality as a first class concern and have a proven background in improving quality in previous roles
Experienced building, running and supporting complex systems in production
Proven people management skills and experienced in supporting Software Engineers’ personal and career development
Enjoy owning and solving problems; can create structure out of ambiguity, think about problems holistically and drive an agenda while juggling multiple demands
Empathetic with strong relationship building skills and can communicate clearly and succinctly across a broad range of stakeholders throughout the software development process, managing expectations

Responsibilities

Manage a team of engineers building the platforms and systems that power compelling products for customers
Ensure the team is engaged and performing as effectively as possible
Collaborate with Product and other stakeholders as part of strategic planning
Maintain a good heads-up view of upcoming challenges and be responsible for capacity planning, performance management and community building to maximize ability to meet them
Drive quality across all stages of the SDLC to ensure quality is central to building software
Partner with Delivery to champion Agile ways of working

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Engineering ManagementPeople DevelopmentTeam LeadershipSDLCStrategic PlanningCapacity PlanningPerformance ManagementStakeholder CollaborationCommunity Building

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this Engineering Manager role?

Engineering Managers work in a hybrid manner and are required to come into the London Bridge office a minimum of 2 days a week.

What teams might I join as an Engineering Manager at Zopa?

You could join the Current Account, Product Enablement, or Operation Efficiency teams, as Zopa is growing across several product-engineering tribes.

What qualities are you looking for in an Engineering Manager?

Zopa seeks candidates passionate about creating impact through empowering others with supportive and humble leadership, self-driven and ambitious with a results focus, and passionate about technology for great customer experiences.

What is the company culture like at Zopa?

Zopa emphasizes putting people front and centre, empowering everyone to aim high, embracing unconventional challenges, thinking differently, and making an outsized impact, and has been named in the top three UK’s Most Loved Workplaces.

What is the salary for the Engineering Manager position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Zola

Online wedding planning and registry platform

About Zola

Zola.com is an online platform designed for couples planning their weddings. It offers a variety of services including customizable wedding invitations, venue and vendor recommendations, and a gift registry that allows couples to manage gifts, experiences, and cash funds all in one place. The platform simplifies the wedding planning process by providing tools for managing guest lists, tracking RSVPs, and meal selections. Zola stands out from competitors by allowing couples to exchange gifts for credit before they are shipped, enhancing the gift-giving experience. The company generates revenue through commissions from vendors and venues booked through its platform, as well as from the sale of wedding-related products. Zola's goal is to provide a seamless and user-friendly experience for engaged couples, making wedding planning easier and more organized.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$164.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

201-500Employees