Engineering Manager

at  Financial Conduct Authority

Engineering Manager
Salary: London from £73,700 to £110,000
Do you want to be part of an integral team for an exciting new initiative within the FCA Digital Delivery Hub helping to shape the testing strategy for digital delivery?
The team/ department
As part of the technology organisation at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), we build and run digital products throughout the organisation. We are passionate about delivering value in a collaborative manner and being an influencer at the heart of the global RegTech and FinTech revolutions driving the digital economy.
We are on an exciting DevOps journey and are seeking an experienced Salesforce Engineering Manager to lead our Salesforce development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Salesforce administration and development, with proven experience managing and mentoring technical teams. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional results.

What you will be doing

• Lead and manage the Salesforce development team, setting clear objectives and monitoring team performance
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of Salesforce solutions that meet business requirements
• Ensure best practices are followed in system maintenance, configuration, development, testing, data integrity, and all related processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, design, and implement Salesforce solutions for various business needs
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in Salesforce technologies, staying updated with the latest developments and features
• Manage stakeholders’ expectations and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Develop and manage plans, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and high-quality solutions
• Facilitate continuous improvement and innovation within the Salesforce platform and team processes

What you will get from the role

• You will gain invaluable experience leading and mentoring a dynamic team of Salesforce professionals. This role offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills such as team building, conflict resolution, and strategic planning
• You will work closely with various departments, gaining insights into different business processes and objectives
• This role encourages innovation and creative problem-solving. You will have the freedom to explore new ideas, implement cutting-edge solutions, and contribute to the FCA delivering its mission
• This role is designed for individuals looking to make a significant impact while advancing their careers in a supportive and dynamic environment

Our competitive flexible benefits scheme gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifecycle. You can use this allowance to purchase additional benefits such as dental or cycle to work or you have the option top up your base salary by taking this as cash.

Core benefits that you will receive as standard are:

• 28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)
• Life assurance of eight times your basic salary
• Income protection

We support hybrid working which means you will be able to work from home up to 60% of the time over a month with the remainder of your time in one of our three office locations.
The skills and experience you will have
Minimum

We are a signatory to the Government’s Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, should they meet the minimum criteria for a role.

• Extensive hands-on experience with the Salesforce platforms
• Proficient in Apex, Visualforce, Salesforce Lightning, and other Salesforce technologies. Demonstrable experience with Salesforce configuration, custom development, and deployment
• Must hold Salesforce Administrator certification. Additional certifications such as Salesforce Platform Developer I/II, Salesforce Advanced Administrator, or other relevant credentials are highly desirable

Essential

• Experience in a leadership role managing technical teams
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams of technical professionals including those from third party suppliers. Experience in setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end technology delivery, including requirement gathering, planning, execution, and deployment
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other project management methodologies. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Strong understanding of business processes and how to align Salesforce solutions with business goals. Ability to translate complex business requirements into effective Salesforce solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proven experience in managing stakeholder expectations, negotiating solutions, and maintaining productive working relationships
• Experience managing and directing resources from third party suppliers

About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of 50,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole. For more information on what we do, our three-year strategy can be found
here.
The FCA’s Values & Diversity
Our ambition is to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.
The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisations. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, disabled and minority ethnic candidates for our Manager Regulatory role.
Flexible working
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we won’t judge you for asking
Useful information
Applications for this role close at 23:59 on the 26th March
Got a question?
If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact:
For internal applicants, please contact Michael Wood
michael.wood@fca.org.uk
For external applicants, please contact Asha Gladis
Asha.Gladis@fca.org.uk
What to expect from our interview process
The assessment process will be two stages and will involve a competency-based interview and technical exercise.
Application support
We want to remove any possible barriers and are committed to providing a wide range of reasonable adjustments so that you can keep the focus on your conversations and be at your best.
If you have an accessibility requirement, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter to discuss this further. Our aim is to make your application as easy and comfortable as possible, and your recruiter will be happy to work with you to make any necessary arrangements where possible

What you will be doing

• Lead and manage the Salesforce development team, setting clear objectives and monitoring team performance
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of Salesforce solutions that meet business requirements
• Ensure best practices are followed in system maintenance, configuration, development, testing, data integrity, and all related processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, design, and implement Salesforce solutions for various business needs
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in Salesforce technologies, staying updated with the latest developments and features
• Manage stakeholders’ expectations and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Develop and manage plans, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and high-quality solutions
• Facilitate continuous improvement and innovation within the Salesforce platform and team processe

What you will get from the role

• You will gain invaluable experience leading and mentoring a dynamic team of Salesforce professionals. This role offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills such as team building, conflict resolution, and strategic planning
• You will work closely with various departments, gaining insights into different business processes and objectives
• This role encourages innovation and creative problem-solving. You will have the freedom to explore new ideas, implement cutting-edge solutions, and contribute to the FCA delivering its mission
• This role is designed for individuals looking to make a significant impact while advancing their careers in a supportive and dynamic environmen

We are a signatory to the Government’s Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, should they meet the minimum criteria for a role.

• Extensive hands-on experience with the Salesforce platforms
• Proficient in Apex, Visualforce, Salesforce Lightning, and other Salesforce technologies. Demonstrable experience with Salesforce configuration, custom development, and deployment
• Must hold Salesforce Administrator certification. Additional certifications such as Salesforce Platform Developer I/II, Salesforce Advanced Administrator, or other relevant credentials are highly desirabl