Engineering Manager

We’re Legend. The team quietly building #1 products that make noise in the most competitive comparison markets in the world. iGaming. Sports Betting. Personal Finance.  

  

We exist to build better experiences. From amplified career paths to supercharged online journeys — for our people and our users, we deliver magic rooted in method. With over 500 Legends and counting, we’re helping companies turbocharge their brand growth in over 18 countries worldwide. 

 

If you’re looking for a company with momentum and the opportunity to progress at pace, Legend has it. 

 

Unlock the Legend in you. 

As an Engineering Manager at Legend, you'll lead a team focused on customer-facing feature development and optimisation. You'll manage and mentor a team of engineers, engaging in hands-on activities such as pair programming, addressing bugs and blockers, and contributing to technical design and architecture discussions. Your role will involve bridging the gap between business and technology, ensuring alignment and understanding on both sides.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our flagship brand. As a pivotal squad leader within our Product Hub, you'll play a crucial role in driving the optimisation and scaling of our global product while contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing and growth across the business. You'll work with a diverse group of talented engineers and managers in a supportive environment that values your well-being and professional development.

We value diverse perspectives and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed.

Your Impact:

• Lead and Inspire: Effectively guide a high-performing engineering team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Solve Complex Problems: Apply strong problem-solving skills to tackle technical challenges, ensuring the successful completion of projects and initiatives.
• Mentor and Guide: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to squad members, maintaining high standards and adherence to industry best practices.
• Facilitate Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams—including product management, content, design, SEO, and delivery—to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Promote Growth: Cultivate a culture of learning and development, supporting the professional growth of team members through ongoing training, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.

What You'll Bring:

• Led the design and implementation of scalable solutions capable of handling large data volumes or high traffic with minimal performance impact.
• Skilled in modern frontend technologies, ideally including React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Proficient in deploying applications to cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS.
• Managed and mentored engineers across multiple levels of seniority.
• Strong communicator with a track record of effective collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of best engineering practices, including testing, pair programming, documentation, and code reviews.

Why Legend?

• Super smart colleagues to work alongside and learn from.
• Engaging development opportunities at all levels.
• Tailored flexibility for your work-life balance.
• Annual discretionary bonus to reward your efforts.
• Paid annual leave PLUS a well-deserved break to recharge your batteries during the festive season! Our offices are closed between Christmas and New Year's, allowing you to enjoy downtime without dipping into your annual allowance.
• Long term incentive plan so we can all share in the growth and success of Legend.
• Exciting global Legend events, where we unite in person to ignite our shared passion and unveil the exciting strategies for the year ahead!
• Unlock your full potential by joining the Legend team. To support you on this journey, we provide an extensive array of benefits and perks, as outlined in our global offerings above. For country specific benefits please reach out to your talent partner.

Legend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team- which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout your application process, please speak to your Talent Partner or contact the team on talent@l1.com, and we'll do all we can to support you.