Engineering Manager – Apps

Trainline

Engineering Manager leading teams in mobile app development at Trainline, focusing on quality, performance, and customer experiences. Shaping strategy and improving toolsets within a diverse engineering environment.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £100,000 - £115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mobile App Development and Agile Practices while effectively managing team dynamics and fostering career growth. Capable of delivering complex projects, improving processes, and maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.

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Mobile App DevelopmentAgile Development PracticesLine Management ExperienceProject ManagementTeam Development

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Hard Skills

Technical DeliverablesDebuggingPerformance ManagementProject Scope ManagementTechnical Roadmap Ownership

Soft Skills

Great Communication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam PlayerTrust-Based RelationshipsProactive Support

Industry Keywords

Developer ExperienceCareer DevelopmentHiring and OnboardingCollaborationBottleneck Identification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

manage team, supporting career development through coaching and performance management
engage in technical deliverables like features, monitoring, and debugging
manage hiring, interviews, and onboarding for new team members
identify and clear bottlenecks in processes
collaborate with Product and Leadership on project selection
own the team’s technical roadmap and negotiate prioritization of technical projects
manage project scope with Product and communicate progress to stakeholders
identify areas for improvement in technology and practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

proven line management experience delivering complex projects successfully
background in Mobile App development, preferably in the Platform or Developer Experience space
love developing people and have experience growing engineering teams
ability to inspire direct reports and create strong trust-based relationships
thrive in a diverse, open, and collaborative environment
great communication skills
proactive, focused, supportive, honest, and team player
passion to learn new skills
problem solver who can apply their skills to technical issues
advocate for the use of Agile development practices
advocate for best testing practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

private healthcare & dental insurance
generous work from abroad policy
2-for-1 share purchase plans
EV Scheme
extra festive time off
excellent family-friendly benefits
clear career paths
transparent pay bands
personal learning budgets
regular learning days