Data is at the heart of everything we do: Xceptor has been designed around data manipulation in its broadest sense. We source data from wherever it flows. We curate, normalise, validate, repair, and enrich that data so it reaches its destination in a reliable and consistent format. Data coming out of Xceptor is data our clients can trust.
We are recognised as an expert in the Financial Services vertical, which strongly aligns with Business Users in Middle and Back-Office teams. We enable these users to solve their data challenges by themselves, rather than through a technology-led project.
Our People are subject matter experts. We understand our client’s challenges and we’ve got the experience and knowledge to solve them. Our talented team has a deep understanding of the unique challenges of the industry - we can empathise, engage, and speak the same language as our clients.
Our Vision is to be the leading platform for automating data flows.
Our Mission is to empower business users within Financial Institutions to build automated processes that deliver trusted data.
Our Values were created by our people, and speak to both who we are, and who we aspire to be. Ambition is in our DNA, and we embrace any opportunities ahead. Our curiosity and desire to grow drives us to learn from our customers and those around us. Our people are empowered, accountable, and deliver. We pull together, step up and focus on outcomes. The brilliance of our people makes a positive difference.
Business area and team
The development team is responsible for building the Xceptor platform and products. We create innovative features and great user experiences that help our users within Financial Institutions to build automated process that deliver trusted data.
Our development teams are in The United Kingdom (Guildford) and South Africa (Cape Town).
The Role
The Engineering Manager oversees engineering efforts for Tribes comprising multiple squads. They lead technical direction, manage people and resources, ensure project delivery meets quality, budget, and timeline expectations. The role also involves fostering innovation, driving continuous improvement, and managing team development while maintaining alignment with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
People Leadership:
- Lead and mentor team members, supporting their professional growth along the companies engineering competency framework.
- Develop the team to achieve its full potential, fostering teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Drive a culture of client-centricity, commercial awareness, and value creation within teams.
- Implement and oversee performance management processes, including setting clear objectives, conducting regular performance reviews, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement and development of squad members.
Project Management:
- Break down projects into manageable tasks.
- Create and maintain project timelines and budgets.
- Track progress, address risks, and keep stakeholders updated and informed by owning the Tribe Monthly Business Review process.
Technical:
- Ensure alignment between project goals, squad resources, and business objectives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and timelines.
- Provide technical oversight, ensuring architecture, designs, code and solutions align with organizational standards.
- Monitor progress, address challenges, and provide resources to resolve technical issues.
- Ensure the operation and maintenance of software and services, overseeing the handling of support requests and bugs through a well-defined, modelled process to guarantee timely resolution and continuous service improvement.
Collaboration:
- Facilitate communication between tribes, squads, stakeholders, and other relevant parties to ensure alignment.
- Foster a culture of trust, respect, and open communication within the team and with stakeholders.
- Resolve conflicts effectively and promote healthy team dynamics.
- Work with tribe leads and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Key Competencies
Leadership:
- Inclusive and consultative leader with strong people management skills.
- Proven ability to motivate and inspire teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proven track record in managing and maintaining high performing teams.
Technical:
- Passion for cutting-edge technologies and a commitment to continuous learning.
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies, system architecture, and programming patterns.
- Proficiency in web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Understanding of building and running applications and services on various cloud and virtualization technologies.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-expert audiences.
Non-Technical:
- Innovative problem solver with a strategic mindset.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated awareness of customer needs and the impact of technical solutions.
Required Education & Experience
- Minimum 4+ years of experience as a Software Development Manager or Engineering Manager.
- Strong academic background, including a degree in a STEM discipline.
Associated Values and Behaviours
- Collaboration: Encourage teamwork and knowledge sharing.
- Innovation: Support the exploration of new ideas and technologies.
- Integrity: Maintain transparency and ethical behavior in all decisions.
- Accountability: Take ownership of responsibilities and results.
- Respect: Value diverse perspectives and contributions.
- Continuous Improvement: Strive for excellence in processes and outcomes.
- Customer Focus: Prioritize solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
Xceptor Competencies Required:
- Teamwork
- Customer Centricity
- Communication with Impact
- Strategic Orientation
- Results Driven
- Change & Innovation
- Leading People
- Developing People
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This is a great opportunity to join an innovative, fast-paced, highly collaborative, and forward-thinking organisation, during a significant growth phase. Xceptor is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic, or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Please note:
- Xceptor works with clients in financial services and our offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of background checks, which includes criminal record checks, and credit reference checks.
- If you have any employment gaps exceeding three months within the last six years, we will request additional information and evidence to clarify those periods.
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What We Do
Xceptor delivers no-code data automation software across the enterprise. We make data ingestion, data transformation and process digitisation easy. Our platform has the power to automate even the most complex processes, end-to-end, with a single platform.
Proven by our customers. Validated by our partners. Powering industry utilities.
Why Work With Us
We offer exposure to global, blue-chip clients and an unparalleled experience of best practice. This is a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment where there are significant opportunities for growth and development.
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