Software Engineering Manager, Hargreaves Lansdown
Mobile Platform, React Native
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2-3 days a week in office
The UK's number one investment and savings platform for private investors
Posted today
The UK's number one investment and savings platform for private investors
1001+ employees
Posted today
More information about location
2-3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of commercial experience building mobile applications across iOS and Android, and at least 4 years leading engineering teams
- High proficiency in cross platform development in React Native is essential, with a strong grasp of front-end design patterns and best practices in mobile SDLC
- Proven experience of REST/GraphQL API integration with mobile applications
- Solid understanding of mobile application fundamentals: iOS/Android app lifecycle, performance constraints and release management
- Proven hands-on software engineering background across modern mobile technologies e.g. cross platform / native development
- Strong understanding of modern mobile architecture, including state management, responsive layouts, routing, navigation, performance optimisation and accessibility standards
- Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, using version control effectively, and working within modern development workflows
- Solid experience in managing mobile release processes: feature flags, phased roll out, hotfix workflows and versioning
- Strong advocate for quality and security, embedding automated testing, code quality checks, and security scanning into development pipelines
- Passionate about mentoring and developing engineers through coaching, code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Proven experience in leading high performing engineering teams in fast paced environments and well versed in line management duties
- Able to thrive in fast-paced, regulated environments where delivery speed, quality, compliance, and innovation must be carefully balanced
- Strong communication and articulation skills, capable of independently navigating an organization and able to negotiate and lead discussions to develop consensus across various levels and departments
What the job involves
- Recruit, lead, and develop an agile team of 5–7 mobile engineers (React Native) across a mix of seniority levels
- Own people management responsibilities including hiring, onboarding, line management, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and career development
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture focused on continuous improvement and psychological safety
- Provide hands-on technical leadership for the design and delivery of greenfield mobile applications in iOS and Android using cross platform React Native technology stack. Solid experience & knowledge of React Native is a must-have
- Define and uphold mobile engineering standards, best practices, and architectural principles
- Lead technical decision-making, balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term maintainability and scalability
- Ensure applications are performant, accessible, secure, and compliant with relevant standards and regulations
- Lead the integration of mobile platforms with backend services using GraphQL APIs, and third-party systems to deliver seamless end-to-end user experiences
- Collaborate with backend, platform, and DevOps teams to ensure well-designed interfaces and reliable deployments
- Take ownership of the agile software development lifecycle, including backlog refinement, Scrum ceremonies, CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and production deployments
- Promote iterative delivery with a strong focus on customer outcomes, rapid feedback loops, and measurable value
- Manage mobile release processes: feature flags, phased roll out, hotfix workflows and versioning
- Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and business stakeholders to align technical delivery with product strategy and customer needs
- Communicate technical concepts, trade-offs, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Application process
- End Date: July 31, 2026
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's number one investment platform for private investors, trusted by 2M people to help manage their money. Founded back in 1981 in a spare bedroom, it's grown into a powerhouse, and with more than £170B in assets under its administration, it's become the biggest name in DIY investing in the country.
The company offers a wide range of services that include Stocks and Shares ISAs, pensions (SIPPs), savings accounts, and a market-leading investment app, making it easy for everyday people to invest, save, and better plan for their retirement.
Recently, HL was taken private in a £5.4B deal, with new leadership aiming to modernise and future-proof the business. And despite more competition from digital challengers, it continues to thrive, adding more customers, launching new features, and paying strong dividends. On top of that, it's got over 40 years of experience and a forward-thinking team driving it towards even more success.
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Company benefits
- Generous Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Up to 19% Pension
- Private Medical Insurance*
- Health Cash Plan
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance (4x Salary)
- Additional Holiday Purchase
Company HQ
Canon's Marsh, Bristol, UK
Leadership
Richard Flint
(CEO)Previously, Richard spent over 5 years at Sky Betting & Gaming as CEO and an Executive Chair. Prior to that, he spent over 13 years at Sky as a Managing Director. Now, he is an Investor and Chairperson at a number of companies.
Mohamed Ait Si Brahim
(Group CTO)Mohamad is also a Member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. Previously, he spent over 7 years at Profile Pensions as CTO. Prior to that, he was a VP of Engineering at OpenGamma and Head of Market Risk Technology at LSEG.
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