Engineering Manager (Trust & Transparency)

We are seeking Engineering Managers who have experience building great products and applications at scale, using the right technologies while focusing on delivering value for our users. We are looking for someone with at least a few years of experience developing software engineers and who knows how to grow them and make teams effective.

Trust and Transparency team:

The Trust and Transparency teams are focus on upholding the core values of Trustpilot by building and maintaining user Trust. Across the three Trust teams we leverage AI and Machine Learning, process high volume data to combat fake reviews, promote trustworthy content, streamline and automate processes providing a consistent and credible user experience, and ensure all parties involved with Trustpilot are operating fairly in accordance with our terms of use. In our rapidly evolving workplace, the contributions of each team engineer are vital in maintaining and enhancing the service and experience that Trustpilot is recognised for. 

At Trustpilot, we work as a team and deliver as a team. The environment that we cultivate includes working with great people who aid each other at every step, while at the same time encouraging you to bring your A-game every day. All voices are integral as we collectively brainstorm transformative concepts to advance Trustpilot's progress. Join our team and shape the way we work. Are you up for the challenge?

 What you’ll be doing:

• Own the delivery of major initiatives and balance delivery with sustainable engineering practices
• Define and prioritize deliverables for new products/enhanced functionality, coordinating cross-functional scoping and feasibility to support business and customer needs
• Manage and mitigate high-risk elements of initiatives, effectively communicate issues, risks, and dependencies with stakeholders, escalating where appropriate
• Ensure teams have the appropriately high technical competence and aim for quality
• Develop and support a great team of skilled and motivated engineers, setting clear expectations via constant feedback and 1:1s practices
• Collaborate with the engineering leadership to engage, develop and retain talent
• Facilitate the advancement of team members through the creation of developmental opportunities and targeted skill enhancement via mentoring and professional coaching
• Build a positive and consistent work environment based on transparency, accountability, and trust

Who you are:

• 1-3 years of Engineering Management experience on top of a solid software engineering background
• Experience with cloud services, such as AWS, or Google Cloud
• Solid background in API technologies and usage
• Comprehensive knowledge of Agile Methodology
• Experience with high volume, scalable systems
• Experience developing and deploying Front-End (Web & Mobile) changes
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and growing your team and empowering each of them to be at their best
• Extensive stakeholder management experience with a focus on working with the wider business and the ability to create alignment across teams
• A desire to contribute to the future of Trustpilot, and the ability to make crucial technical decisions, in a pragmatic way
• You enjoy cloud and SaaS platforms and enjoy leveraging the services it provides

Some relevant technologies and services we use:

• Infrastructure: AWS (CDK, ECS, Lambda, SNS, SQS, ...), Docker, CloudFormation
• Languages: Typescript, Node.js, C#
• Frontend: React, Next.js, CSS Modules, SASS, Styled Components
• Database: DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, BigQuery

Find more on: https://stackshare.io/trustpilot

What's in it for you?

• A range of flexible working options to dedicate time to what matters to you
• Competitive compensation package + bonus
• 25 days holiday per year, with an extra 5 days holiday allocated after your 1 year anniversary (prorated) 
• Two (paid) volunteering days a year to spend your time giving back to the causes that matter to you and your community
• Rich learning and development opportunities are supported through the Trustpilot Academy, LinkedIn Learning, and Blinkist
• Comprehensive health package, pension, and full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health
• Paid parental leave
• Central office with  a laid-back vibe and constant buzz of different languages being spoken everywhere you go It’s complete with a coffee bar, canteen, and table tennis and has a wide variety of refreshments available - you can opt-in for breakfast and lunch at an affordable price
• Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company-wide celebrations and events, ERG activities, and team socials
• Opportunity to join the Trustpilot Social Club for a small monthly fee and attend regular social and leisure activities like go-karting, cooking classes, and escape rooms 
• Employee discounts to restaurants and shops

Still not sure?

We want to be a part of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world of work for all. We’re excited to hear about your experiences as well as how you will contribute to our working culture. So, even if you don’t feel you don't meet all the requirements, we'd still really like to hear from you!