Manager, Engineering (Integrations & Features)

At Certn were flipping the script on background screening with The Worlds Easiest Background Check. Weve raised $127M were a three-time Deloitte Fast 50 winner and were just getting started. If youre looking for a place where big challenges meet big growth read on.

Were not your typical background check company. Were builders problem-solvers and doers who care about creating real impact. Around here youll find a high-performance team that challenges ideas moves quickly and has fun along the way.

If youre excited by the chance to innovate boldly and shape products that reach millions youll fit right in. Lets build something meaningful together.

The Role: Engineering Manager (Integrations & Features)

Were seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead two high-performing teams to deliver integrations and new customer features. Youll oversee the entire software development lifecycle from architecture through deployment while still getting into the code when it matters. As the bridge between engineers product and leadership your purpose is to deliver technical excellence foster continuous improvement inspire change that rallies teams and align engineering efforts with Certns business goals.

This role gives you the chance to own critical system components and directly influence customer experience and platform stability. Youll collaborate with passionate engineers product managers and leadership and see the results of your work in delivering scalable high-quality software.

What Youll Be Doing (and Crushing)

• People Leadership: Coach mentor and conduct 1:1s and performance reviews. Cultivate team morale engagement and professional growth.

• Project & Delivery Management: Drive execution of roadmaps coordinate sprint planning remove obstacles and ensure on-time high-quality software delivery. Act as liaison between engineering product and design.

• Development Practices & Automation: Define and enforce scalable architecture standards oversee design reviews and champion technical excellence across both teams.

• Hands-On Coding: Jump into Python or C# on the back-end and TypeScript or React on the front-end to unblock critical issues prototype new features and set a high bar through code reviews.

• Change Leadership: Drive continuous improvement by leading through change influencing stakeholders and motivating teams to adapt and grow in a dynamic environment.

What You Bring to the Table

• Leadership Track Record: Proven experience leading multiple engineering teams hiring top talent and developing high-performing squads.

• Technical Versatility: Proficiency in multiple programming languages and comfortable navigating Azure or AWS.

• Cloud & DevOps Savvy: Familiar with Kubernetes Helm Terraform ArgoCD and infrastructure-as-code best practices.

• Agile Maestro: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and CI/CD environments.

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated ability to deliver features end-to-end in an Agile environment consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.

• Excellent Communicator: Ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders influence product and design partners and report progress to senior leadership.

• Startup Battle Scars: Thrived in fast-paced high-growth environments and remain unfazed by ambiguity or shifting priorities.
  

We believe talent knows no borders and were open to candidates from the UK and beyond.

Our Culture

Were a remote-first company with a high-performance edge. We value hustle hunger and helping each other win - but we also have a strict no-jerk policy. Ambition here is about lifting people up not stepping on toes.

• We think like owners and execute with urgency.

• Were customer-obsessed and always learning.

• We give real feedback and hold each other to high standards.

• We value hustle hunger and helping each other win.

AI in Our Culture

Were AI enthusiasts. From Ops to Legal Product to People & Culture we use AI to move faster make smarter decisions and build better experiences.
We believe in using AI intentionally - ethically creatively and always in service of delivering more for our customers and each other. Dont worry if youre not an expert - curiosity and a willingness to learn matter most.

How We Hire (and How We Use AI)

At Certn we use AI tools to support our recruitment process including helping us organize and review applications to identify early matches based on role criteria. These tools assess the information you provide such as your skills qualifications and experience.

That said all hiring decisions involve human judgment and oversight.

Your personal information will be collected and processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy which explains what data we collect how we use it how long we will retain it and your rights to access correct or request a human review of any automated decision.

Tip: Show us the real you. We encourage you to apply authentically and avoid relying solely on AI-generated responses especially during interviews. We want to get to know you and not your Generative AI tools!

Whats In It For You

• Vacation Mode On: 4 weeks of paid vacation additional health & wellness time off.

• Health and Benefits: Comprehensive package for you and your dependents.

• Flex Life: Fully remote setup with a home-office allowance and flex stipend.
  Growth Fuel: Budget to attend industry conferences pursue certifications or take advanced courses.

• Impact & Ownership: Own critical system components that directly affect customer experience and platform stability.

• Team Energy: Collaborate with passionate engineers who value craftsmanship continuous improvement and collective success.
  

Come As You Are

Were committed to building a workplace thats diverse inclusive and empowering for all. If you need accommodations to support any special needs at any stage of the recruitment process just let us know - weve got you.

One Last Thing

Just so you know the selected candidate will be required to complete a background check. This means you will get to see firsthand what we do (and trust us we do it REALLY well)!

Required Experience:

Manager