Senior Software Engineering Manager (Client Engineering)

• In collaboration with the Head of Client Engineering, you will grow into being responsible for delivering the software for a flagship client programme, and ensuring it meets their needs. This will require:

• Stakeholder management and building relationships with clients directly.
• Developing the strategy and architecture that will be required to meet their needs, identifying opportunities to meet the ambitious timelines.
• Responsibility for operational health, making decisions on quality vs. speed.
• Close collaboration with a range of internal peers including Quality, Delivery, Product, Customer Success and Commercial.

• You will be a manager of one or more teams of engineers. Engineering Managers contribute to both the technical and product vision of their teams, making sure that their products are successful.
• Providing technical guidance and line management of one or more engineering managers.
• Helping teams to make technical decisions that align with our business objectives and long term goals, including building strong relationships with the Product, Design and Commercial partners to your teams.
• Contribute to our overall strategy of deploying to additional clients.

Do you have experience in Kafka?, Ideally you'll:

• Have significant experience in an Engineering Management position, developing high performing cross functional teams.
• Have a strong technology background, ideally in scalable distributed applications and an excellent understanding of a broad set of modern technologies, especially including event based systems such as Kafka.
• Have a track record of delivering high-quality, high-impact software effectively.
• Be able to communicate and present effectively to clients, giving them confidence in our approach and progress.
• Be ready to take the next step in your Engineering Management journey!

What will set you apart

• The ideal candidate would ideally have a background in client-facing roles, including solutions engineering, presales or consulting, with a proven ability to translate complex client needs into effective technical solutions.
• Any experience in any of the following domains would be a benefit - but are not required:

• Billing, Finance and Ledger tooling within enterprise applications;
• Integration with Payments systems;
• eCommerce and proposition management platforms;
• Energy generation or supply, especially integration with DSOs.

• Experience managing blended teams of internal engineers and external consultancies effectively.
• Experience transforming software engineering teams and practices through the use of AI, ML and/or LLMs.

• Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance + Virtual GP
• Life Assurance
• Access to Furthr - a Climate Action app
• Free Mortgage Advice and Eye Tests
• Perks at Work - access to thousands of retail discounts
• 5% Flex Fund to spend on the benefits you want most
• 26 days holiday
• Flexible bank holidays, giving you an additional 8 days which you can choose to take whenever you like
• Progressive leave policies with no qualifying service periods, including 26 weeks full pay if you have a new addition to your family
• Dedicated personal learning and home office budgets
• And more…

Even better? You'll have access to these benefits from day 1 when you join.

We want the best people

We're keen to meet people from all walks of life - our view is that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build teams which represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills, and we recognise talent on the basis of merit and potential.

Kaluza reimagines energy to bring net-zero within everyone's reach. Our intelligent platform enables energy utilities to unlock the full value of a radically changing energy system and propel us to a future where renewable energy is sustainable, affordable and accessible for all. From automating and simplifying core operations including billing to create a lower-cost, higher-engagement experience, to optimising energy usage across smart devices in the home, we turn tough challenges into win-win-win outcomes for customers, suppliers and the energy system. At Kaluza we embrace a flexible, hybrid work model that balances autonomy with the power of in-person connection. Many of our teams find value in coming together regularly to collaborate, strengthen relationships, and accelerate progress. We're focused on shaping thoughtful, team-driven approaches that support both business impact and individual well-being. We also prioritise meaningful company-wide gatherings like our annual conference and end-of-year celebrations, that bring us together to align, connect, and celebrate., Kaluza is a global business, as a result the person in this role will be required to travel as part of commercial and deployment activities. By way of a guide, it's possible that between 8 and 12 business trips a year will be required. Kaluza Values Here at Kaluza we have five core values that guide us as a business: We're on a mission, We build together, We're inclusive, We get it done, We communicate with purpose. Read more about our values over on our careers site.