Hiring: Engineering Manager – Tech Leadership | Microservices | CI/CD | £600–£650/day (Inside IR35) | Hybrid | Immediate Start We’re currently on the lookout for a hands-on Engineering Manager to join a high-performing team working on a cutting-edge OTT platform. If you're passionate about delivery excellence, engineering best practices, and leading technical teams to success - this could be a fantastic opportunity for you. What You’ll Be Doing You'll play a pivotal role in leading technical delivery, supporting engineers and SREs, and fostering a culture of high-quality, scalable engineering. This is a leadership role where you're not just guiding but also rolling up your sleeves alongside the team. Tech Stack & Practices You should bring solid hands-on experience with: Java, Spring, Kubernetes, Docker, Postgres, Kafka CI/CD pipelines with fully automated deployments and testing TDD, BDD, and modern coding standards Microservices architecture – understanding both its power and its trade-offs Scaling, reliability, observability, and all things non-functional We’re Looking For Someone Who: Has worked on OTT (Over-the-top) technologies Knows how to implement lean/agile practices like Scrum, Kanban, and continuous improvement Communicates clearly across all levels – from stakeholders to engineers Encourages innovation while keeping delivery on track Brings a calm, collaborative approach to solving complex challenges Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid (flexible working environment) Start Date: As soon as possible If this sounds like you or someone in your network, feel free to drop me a message - interviews are already underway!