Senior Engineering Manager Engineering · London, Edinburgh ·

Gecko Labs Limited
Edinburgh
1 month ago
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Engineering Leadership That’s About Execution, Not Bureaucracy.

Are you anengineering leaderwho thrives in afast-paced, execution-driven environment? Do you cut through the noise, make high-impact decisions, and drive teams todeliver at speed? If so, we want to talk.

AtGecko, we’re revolutionising howhigher education institutions engage with students. Our SaaS platform is used by some of the world’s leading universities, and we need aSenior Engineering Managerwho can take ourengineering team to the next level.

The Role

This is not a ‘sit-back-and-observe’ leadership role. As ourSenior Engineering Manager, you will be hands-on -leading, coaching, making critical calls, and ensuring flawless execution. You’llown delivery, drive high performance, and optimise processesto keep our engineering team aligned and efficient.

You’ll oversee a team of16 engineers, includingTech Leads, Engineering Managers, and QA, while working cross-functionally with Product, Security, CS, and Sales. We need someone who canmake rapid, high-impact decisionsand create an engineering culture that’s focused onoutcomes, speed, and impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Own Engineering Delivery:Ensure projects, features, and system improvements are deliveredon time and at a high standard.
  • Lead & Scale the Team:Manage and coachTech Leads and Engineering Managers, ensuringclarity, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Optimise Engineering Processes:Refine sprints, stand-ups, and planning tocut inefficiencies, eliminate unnecessary meetings, and remove roadblocks. Drive a lean approach to engineering execution that maximises impact while minimising wasted effort.
  • Drive Technical & AI Strategy:Oversee theharmonisation of our PHP-based stack, ensuring we’re AI-ready and scalable.
  • Cut Through Noise & Focus on Impact:Makefast, pragmatic decisionsthat accelerate delivery.
  • Ensure Security & Compliance:Work closely with our Security & Compliance Manager to embed best practices and industry standards (ISO, SOC2, etc.).
  • Manage Stakeholders & Resources:Work withProduct, CS, Sales, and Securityto align priorities, while keeping AWS and software costs under control.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven Engineering Leadership:Experience leading10+ engineersin a SaaS or scale-up environment.
  • Delivery-Driven Mentality:A no-nonsense,get-it-doneapproach to execution, with a strong focus on measuring and improving performance to track velocity and continuously optimise output.
  • Technical Background:Deep understanding of backend engineering, ideally PHP (Laravel, Lumen) and AWS infrastructure.
  • AI & Machine Learning Exposure:Familiarity withAI-driven technologiesand their application within SaaS products.
  • Startup DNA:Comfortable working inan agile, fast-moving environmentwhere priorities shift and execution speed is king.
  • Process Optimisation Mindset:Experienceimproving engineering velocitywhile maintaining high-quality output.
  • High-Impact Decision Maker:Able to makebold, pragmatic decisionsquickly.
  • Security & Compliance Awareness:Understanding of best practices and industry standards (ISO, SOC2, GDPR, etc.).
  • Excellent Communication & Stakeholder Management:Ability to engage with engineers, leadership, and customers to drive results.

What’s In It for You?

  • Work-Life Balance:33 days of holiday, optional compressed 4-day workweek, and flexible working arrangements.
  • JFDI Attitude:We believe in getting things done within a short 34-hour workweek - work with a team that moves fast and delivers real impact.
  • Remote Flexibility:Embrace remote working with a stellar home office setup, also including MacBook Pro and headphones of your choice.
  • Workation:Take your work on the road and explore new horizons.
  • Perks Galore:Private healthcare, pension, death in service, EAP, and employee discounts & benefits via Perkbox.
  • Dynamic Virtual Environment:Work with some of the best in the biz in a dynamic, energetic, and super fun vibrant virtual office environment, where collaboration knows no bounds.

Ready to Lead, Build, and Deliver?

If you’re the kind ofSenior Engineering Managerwhomakes things happen, leads from the front, and thrives in a high-performance culture, then we want to hear from you.

ClickApply Nowand let’s talk...

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