Engineering Manager at Cartrawler

Tech that takes you places We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together. CarTrawler’s Product & Technology team brings innovation to every journey. Together, our engineers, product managers, designers and analysts use creativity, data and AI innovation to solve challenges that make travel easier for everyone. From building seamless digital experiences to powering smarter automation behind the scenes, we’re shaping a future where technology and people work hand in hand. Your Journey starts here! Driving both technical excellence and team performance, this role sits at the heart of delivering high-quality, scalable products that power millions of travel experiences. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary engineering squad, creating the environment for engineers to do their best work while ensuring consistent, meaningful delivery. Working closely with Product and Design, you’ll form part of a collaborative leadership trio, aligning priorities and driving shared outcomes. You’ll also connect across the wider engineering organisation, shaping best practices and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. This is a role where people leadership, delivery focus and technical credibility come together to make real impact. What you'll do as an Engineering Manager • Lead and coach a multidisciplinary engineering team, creating a high-performing environment through clear goals, regular feedback and career development • Drive agile delivery practices including planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives to ensure steady, predictable progress • Own end-to-end delivery of scalable, high-quality software, from planning and estimation through to release and post-launch support • Remove blockers, manage dependencies and proactively address risks to keep delivery on track across squads and stakeholders • Partner closely with Product, Design and Trading to align priorities, shape roadmaps and deliver meaningful customer and business outcomes • Contribute to engineering strategy, evolving ways of working, architecture and CI/CD practices to support long-term scalability What you'll bring to the team • At least 5 years of hands-on people management experience in agile, fast-paced software environments. • Strong technical foundation with the ability to guide engineering decisions and engage in code and design discussions where needed • Track record of delivering complex software projects, from planning and estimation through to successful release • Deep understanding of modern software development practices, including system design and CI/CD • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders • A data-informed, delivery-focused mindset with strong organisational awareness and the ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term goals Go on, give it a go! We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! Apply today to stay connected. At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity, or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here. Perks for the journey Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance-based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%. Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year. Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (HeadsUp and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause, and fertility leave. Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements. Everyday perks that make a difference - subsidised canteen (KC Peaches), on-site car parking, Bike to Work and TaxSaver schemes plus an active Sports & Social Club.