Software Engineering Manager, Hargreaves Lansdown

Active Savings

Salary not provided

Discretionary annual bonus dependant on role level

React

AWS

Kubernetes

React Native

HTML

GraphQL

Java

Linux

Gradle

Figma

Kotlin

Terraform

Swift

Jenkins

Selenium

Cucumber

Windows

Oracle

SpringBoot

DevOps

Senior and Expert level

Bristol

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2-3 days a week in office (Harbourside, Bristol )

The UK's number one investment and savings platform for private investors

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The UK's number one investment and savings platform for private investors

1001+ employees

B2CFinancial Services

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

Discretionary annual bonus dependant on role level

React

AWS

Kubernetes

React Native

HTML

GraphQL

Java

Linux

Gradle

Figma

Kotlin

Terraform

Swift

Jenkins

Selenium

Cucumber

Windows

Oracle

SpringBoot

DevOps

Senior and Expert level

Bristol

More information about location

2-3 days a week in office (Harbourside, Bristol )

1001+ employees

B2CFinancial Services

Company mission

To make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future.

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Who you are

8-10 years of software development experience with at least 3 in Engineering Lead/Manager role within large-scale, regulated environments - ideally in Retail Banking and/or Asset and Wealth Management; covering Deposits, Card/SWIFT Payments, Pay By Bank, Faster Payment Service (FPS)
Track record of managing and building high-performing software engineering teams, balancing delivery and innovation
Strong engineering background with the ability to communicate architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
You create guardrails based on scope, technical design, NFRs, and quality—then empower your team to innovate within them
Client- and product-focused mindset, with experience partnering closely with Product Managers and business stakeholders, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
You embrace ambiguity, foster collaboration, and promote psychological safety to help teams navigate change
Hands-on knowledge of secure API design, authentication services, and mobile development (Swift/Kotlin, React Native)
Knowledge and experience of modern DevOps tools and practices
Exposure to Figma and Vercel is a great plus
Experience leading engineering efforts across legacy and modern technology stacks
Strong technical degree from a reputable university is highly desirable

What the job involves

HL are looking for an experienced and talented Software Engineering Manager to lead an Active Savings product development team in building market-leading solutions for our clients
The Savings application allows HL clients to easily deposit cash into a selection of savings accounts offered by partner banks
It is a bespoke development project with several functional sub-components
This is an opportunity to join the UK’s number one investment services company, managing over £149.7 billion in assets for c.2 million UK investors
As a secure, and highly respected brand, HL offers you the chance to make a genuine impact within one of the UK's most innovative and digitally focused businesses
Lead and inspire an engineering squad of up to 8 to deliver high-quality software for the Active Savings tribe
Provide structured leadership that ensures consistent delivery, productivity, engagement, and team wellbeing
Foster a culture of technical excellence, purpose, and innovation aligned with HL’s values and our regulated environment
Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent, nurturing a high-performance culture with psychological safety at its core
Ensure best practices in agile delivery, DevOps, secure engineering, and operational support are upheld across the teams
Take ownership of your team's services – ensuring they are secure, reliable, scalable, and continually improved
Work closely with Product Managers and senior stakeholders to align engineering outcomes with business and client values
Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language and influence decision-making at senior levels
Champion continuous learning, cross-functional collaboration, and inclusive team growth

Application process

End Date: November 28, 2025
This will be a 3-stage interview process comprising an initial informal call with the hiring manager, followed by two structured interviews

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 Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

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Trustpilot (4.5)

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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

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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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