Overview

Software Engineering Manager - Core Wealth Services role at Hargreaves Lansdown. This position involves leading backend engineering teams to build secure, scalable software within a greenfield, cloud-native environment as part of HL''s Core Wealth Services platform.This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week role based in London with a hybrid working model. Sponsorship opportunities are not available for prospective candidates.What You''ll Be Doing

As a

Software Engineering Manager , you will lead a backend engineering team to deliver secure, scalable, and high-impact solutions. You will balance technical leadership with team development, fostering trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities include:Own delivery of backend services, ensuring they are reliable, scalable, and secure.Work closely with product, architecture, and business teams to shape technical direction.Drive effective planning, estimation, and execution of projects.Embed continuous improvement into how the team builds, tests, deploys, and maintains software.Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing and inclusive engineering team.Foster a psychologically safe environment where learning and innovation thrive.Inspire and align the team around purpose, delivery goals, and engineering excellence.Prioritise learning and development (LandD), feedback, and career progression.Use data and engineering metrics to guide team performance and decision-making.About You

Proven experience leading engineering teams in complex, fast-paced environments.Strong software engineering background (Java / TypeScript / cloud-native systems).Excellent communicator — able to explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders.Experience with Agile frameworks and collaborative delivery practices.Deep understanding of system design, architecture, and modern backend best practices.A team-first mindset: you care deeply about people, outcomes, and culture.Your Technical Toolkit

Java (21) and Spring BootAWS and cloud-native architectureRDBMS / NoSQL databasesEvent-driven and microservices architecturesCI/CD pipelines and DevOps principlesTDD / BDD testing frameworksInterview Process

3 Stage InterviewStage 1 - Discussion with our Hiring Manager (30 mins):

A chance to talk with our Hiring Manager in more detail about the role, our vision, our tech stack and some of the problems we solve every day. We’ll dig into your experiences, processes you’re familiar with, and technologies you’ve used to deliver end-user value.Stage 2 - Technical (70 mins):

Sit down with potential peers to work through a system design problem. We’ll explore a realistic engineering scenario, identify key issues, discuss trade-offs, and design a robust, scalable solution.In our Leadership and Cultural Fit session, you’ll role-play as an Engineering Manager overseeing a legacy Java system, assess the current technical and team setup, and discuss how you’d lead through challenges—focusing on technical direction, team leadership, and stakeholder communication. No prep or slides needed; this is real-time thinking and discussion.Salary and Package

We offer a

competitive salary of up to £115,000 , depending on experience, alongside a

generous performance-based bonus scheme .Up to 19% pension contribution

- helping you plan confidently for the futurePrivate medical insurance

- access to top-tier healthcareA

wide range of excellent benefits

designed to help you thrive both in and out of workWe believe in recognising and rewarding impact and ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.Working Schedule and Location

Based in the Paddington Central offices at 4 Kingdom Street, London, with a hybrid model: 2-3 days in the office and remote flexibility for deep focus.Other Details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Finance and Information TechnologyIndustries : Investment ManagementPlease note, we are unable to provide sponsorship opportunities to prospective candidates.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hargreaves Lansdown. Get notified about new Software Engineering Manager jobs in London, England, United Kingdom.

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