Engineering Manager

Why join us

Joining Sainsbury's Tech means becoming part of an inclusive and driven team that is passionate about creating innovative solutions. As an Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and coaching talented engineering teams, driving the delivery of impactful solutions that drive efficiency and enhance performance across the business. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to shape a world-class engineering function and contribute to the development of cutting-edge processes and technologies. At Sainsbury's, we value collaboration, diversity, and inclusivity, and offer a supportive and inspiring environment where you can make a purposeful contribution. Join us to be a part of an organisation that fosters technical excellence and embraces the power of diversity to shape the technology landscape of a leading UK retailer.

About the team

The team consists of Software Engineers within our Data Platforms & Capabilities domain. They develop and operate centralised tooling and platforms that enable data producers and consumers to efficiently create, access and interact with trusted data products across Sainsbury's. The team plays a key role in standardising engineering practices, patterns and technologies, building scalable, secure and resilient platforms that reduce the need for bespoke engineering solutions and accelerate the delivery of business value.

What you'll do

• You will play a vital role in leading and enabling the delivery of technology solutions that create value, drive efficiency, and increase performance for the business. 

• You will line manage and guide a multi-skilled engineering team, ensuring they have the necessary resources and skills to deliver end-to-end technical solutions for products. 

• Your responsibilities include mentoring and coaching your team members, recruiting diverse and talented individuals, and promoting a culture of collaboration, learning, and respect. 

• You will work closely with Product Managers and Engineers to define the vision and technical direction of the products, as well as manage multiple deliveries and take end-to-end ownership of your products, including change management and service management. 

• Driving the development of new features, promoting best engineering practises, and advocating for agile / lean delivery methodologies are also essential aspects of your role.