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Anaplan

Manager, Engineering

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Manchester, United kingdom

Full Time

12-10-2025

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Leadership SQL NoSQL PostgreSQL GraphQL CI/CD DevOps Docker Kubernetes Monitoring Scrum Product Management Problem-solving Decision-making Coaching Architecture Software Architecture angular Organization SQL Server Azure react AWS Software Development cloud platforms Agile .NET Vue.js Full-Stack Development CI/CD Pipelines Infrastructure as Code Microservices

Job Specifications

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers' success and to our Winning Culture.

Our customers rank among the who's who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.

Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins - big and small.

Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you'll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let's build what's next - together!

We seek an experienced Engineering Manager to lead one of our software development teams and drive technical excellence across our engineering organization. This leadership position will be responsible for managing high-performing development teams while contributing to architectural decisions and technology strategy, with a focus on delivering scalable solutions using modern cloud technologies and development frameworks.

Your Impact

Lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams of 5-7 developers across multiple projects
Drive technical strategy and architectural decisions for scalable web applications and cloud-based solutions
Champion engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing standards, and deployment processes
Build, mentor, and grow high-performing engineering teams through coaching and career development
Collaborate with product management and design teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Oversee the full software development lifecycle from planning to deployment and maintenance
Establish and monitor engineering KPIs, including velocity, quality metrics, and team satisfaction
Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and methodologies
Manage technical debt and ensure long-term maintainability of codebases
Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and technical excellence within the team
Provide regular reporting on team performance and project status to executive leadership

Your Qualifications

Proven years of software development experience with at least 3+ years in engineering management roles
Strong hands-on experience with .NET framework and .NET Core/5+ development
Proven experience with modern UI frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js
Extensive experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure or AWS services
Demonstrated success in building and managing high-performance engineering teams of 5+ developers
Strong understanding of software architecture patterns and microservices design
Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure as code
Excellent technical problem-solving and system design skills
Strong leadership abilities with experience in team building, mentoring, and performance management
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern development practices
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Nice to Have

Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of database design and optimization (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, NoSQL)
Experience with API design and development (REST, GraphQL)
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Application Insights, New Relic, etc.)
Experience scaling engineering teams in fast-growing organizations
Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements
Experience with mobile development or full-stack development
Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
Previous experience in a startup or high-growth technology environment

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren't just words on paper - this is what drives our innovation, it's how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

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About the Company

Anaplan is the only scenario planning and analysis platform designed to optimize decision-making in today’s complex business environment so that enterprises can outpace their competition and the market. By building connections and collaboration across organizational silos, our platform intelligently surfaces key insights — so businesses can make the right decisions, right now. Know more