Engineering Manager

Innovation at the core. Powering a smarter energy future.

At Vector we believe innovation is key to a cleaner more connected future. By embracing new ideas building strong partnerships and pioneering technologies were improving how energy is delivered used and experienced.

In 2020 Vector partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to co-develop Diverge a cloud-native data platform for the energy sector. This collaboration has since evolved into Vector Technology Services (VTS) a subsidiary of Vector focused on delivering cloud-native platforms that solve real-world energy challenges today while enabling future transformation.

Our work supports a rapidly changing energy landscape shaped by:

• Decarbonisation
• Decentralisation
• Democratisation
• Digitalisation

If youre passionate about building scalable impactful technology this is an opportunity to help shape the future of energy.

The role

As an Engineering Manager at VTS youll lead a high-performing engineering team and play a key role in scaling our platform for global growth.

Youll balance people leadership with technical delivery ensuring the platform performs reliably in production while continuing to evolve in line with customer product and commercial goals.

In this role you will:

• Lead and develop an engineering team supporting recruitment coaching and growth
• Drive delivery across the full lifecycle (build test deploy support)
• Partner closely with Product Delivery and Customer teams to align technology with business needs
• Provide leadership across Professional Services and Sustaining Engineering ensuring strong support for live platform performance and customer outcomes
• Partner with Customer Operations to embed DevOps-led sustaining practices improving reliability responsiveness and issue resolution
• Embed continuous improvement across engineering practices standards and ways of working
• Help shape the future of our engineering function balancing delivery with scalability and innovation

This role plays a key part in ensuring the platform is not only built well but continues to perform and evolve in a live customer environment.

About the platform

Diverge is a cloud-native SaaS platform for energy data ingestion processing insights and delivery.

Built entirely on AWS serverless technologies it enables scalable resilient and real-time data processing for mission-critical systems. It is deployed through infrastructure-as-code and automated release pipelines.

Who we are looking for

Were looking for a people-first engineering leader who can build high-performing teams and deliver in a complex evolving environment.

Youll bring:

• Proven engineering leadership experience including leading leaders
• Strong technical background (Java and/) and confidence jumping into the code when needed
• Experience with AWS serverless SaaS and cloud-native architectures
• Strong understanding of SDLC DevOps and agile practices
• Experience working with live platforms balancing delivery with operational reliability and support
• A pragmatic outcomes-focused approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Curiosity and the ability to balance innovation with commercial outcomes

Why VTS

At VTS youll work on technology that directly supports the future of energy alongside leading global partners.

We offer:

• Career growth and development opportunities
• An engineering-led culture (including XP practices such as TDD and pair programming)
• Meaningful real-world problem solving
• Stable product-aligned teams
• Flexible hybrid working
• Wellbeing and family-focused benefits

Apply now

Applications may be reviewed as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.

We know people dont always apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you wed still love to hear from you.

Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds experiences and identities.

Additional Information :

We know that some people may hesitate to apply if they dont meet every single requirement. If this role excites you we encourage you to apply anyway - your skills enthusiasm and unique perspective could be just what were looking for.

Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds experiences identities and abilities to be part of our team.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time