Engineering Manager at Thirdfort

We are on a mission to protect society from the rising tide of fraud and money laundering. Having already secured over 2 million people through life’s major transactions, we are aiming to reach 3 million by the end of 2025. Our platform helps professionals in regulated sectors, such as law and real estate, verify sensitive information and transfer funds securely. With over 1,500 businesses trusting our FCA-regulated technology and $33m in backing from top fintech investors, we are looking for a leader to help us scale our impact while fostering an open, honest engineering culture.

Role at a glance

We are seeking a Lead Engineering Manager to join our Client team on a full-time basis. This is a remote position, meaning you can work from anywhere in the UK while collaborating with our distributed product and tech teams. You will guide our technical domain and empower our engineers to deliver secure, high-quality solutions that drive our business forward.

Your impact

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of 6-9 engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, autonomy, and high performance.
• Partner closely with Product, Sales, and Support teams to align technical delivery with our long-term business goals.
• Champion engineering excellence by upholding best practices in CICD, automated testing, and documentation to reach elite DORA benchmark standards.

What you'll need

• Demonstrable experience leading a team of 5-9 software engineers in a fast-paced startup environment.
• At least one year of hands-on coding experience in roles such as Software Engineer or Data Engineer.
• Strong familiarity with Google Cloud, Go, Next.js, and mobile development, including React Native.
• A product-led mindset with the ability to communicate complex technical challenges to non-technical stakeholders using data-driven storytelling.
• Experience building and maintaining a strong, collaborative culture within a remote-first team.

Perks and compensation

The base salary for this position is £110,000 per year. In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your security and well-being:

• Equity compensation through share options.
• Unlimited vacation and flexible working hours.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• 401k and enhanced pension schemes.
• Professional development with an uncapped budget.
• Home office budget and a mental wellness budget.
• Maternity and paternity leave, plus commuter benefits and company retreats.