Overview

The AA – Basingstoke, England, United KingdomEngineering Manager

role at

The AALocation

Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)Employment type

Permanent, full timeBenefits

Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying schemeWorksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contributionFree AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friendsDiscounts on AA products including car and home insuranceEmployee discount scheme including car salary sacrifice and discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays, and moreCompany funded life assuranceDiverse learning and development opportunities to progress in your careerDedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your familyWhat will I be doing?

Own the engineering capability for a defined product line, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement.Lead a cross-functional squad through the full software development lifecycle – from design and development to testing and maintenance.Collaborate with Product Owners to shape roadmaps that balance innovation with product health.Drive DevOps practices, automation, and technical excellence across the team.Manage supplier relationships and ensure high-quality delivery from partners.Provide clear direction, coaching, and career development for your team.Ensure effective resource planning, budget management, and governance compliance.What do I need?

Extensive IT engineering expertise across a broad range of technologies, with hands-on experience in application customisation, integration, and technical solution design.Proven leadership of high-performing engineering teams in complex, fast-paced environments, with the ability to inspire, support, and hold teams accountable.Strong delivery background in Agile, Scrum, and/or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), with a track record of managing medium to large-scale development projects.Strategic and pragmatic mindset, capable of balancing long-term vision with short-term delivery, and comfortable operating at or near L6 level.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and collaborate effectively across functions and with suppliers.A passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a hands-on approach and a commitment to delivering impactful, high-quality solutions.Diversity and equal opportunity

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.Seniority level

Not ApplicableJob function

Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Financial Services, and InsuranceReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at The AA.

#J-18808-Ljbffr