Engineering Manager

At IVC Evidensia, we're combining our industry-leading veterinary services with modern technology to build seamless digital experiences that support better care. We're now hiring an Engineering Manager to lead and scale our product teams as we reimagine how pet owners and clinics connect.

If you're passionate about empowering engineers, improving processes, and driving technical delivery - this could be the role for you.

Who We Are

IVC Evidensia is undergoing an exciting digital transformation. We're building modern, scalable systems that empower veterinary professionals to deliver outstanding care - and that starts with getting our digital foundations right.

Whether you're in a clinic, an office, or working remotely, every role at IVC contributes to better outcomes for pets, vets, and pet owners alike. As part of our central technology team, you'll help shape the tools and platforms that support more than 2,500 veterinary practices across 20 countries.

The Role

As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a cross-functional team focused on the early stages of the customer journey - building systems to support digital sign-up, communications preferences, and repeat tasks via our in-house app.

You will:

Lead, inspire, and grow a team of 5-8 engineers in a cloud-native product environment

Drive technical decisions and architecture discussions in partnership with architects, DevOps, and QA

Collaborate with your Product Manager to deliver solutions that align to KPIs and business goals

Mentor and coach engineers, supporting both personal development and technical excellence

Champion quality-focused development practices, including automated testing and iterative delivery

Help define and embed agile processes across your team and with other Engineering Managers

Build modern digital experiences using .NET, React.js , and AWS

Occasionally travel to team locations such as London, Belgrade, and Sofia to foster stronger collaboration

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a supportive and technically capable leader with a strong understanding of modern software delivery.

You should bring:

Proven experience leading cross-functional product teams in a fast-paced, agile environment

Strong technical background with .NET, React, and cloud-native architectures (preferably AWS)

Familiarity with microservices, event-driven systems, and serverless technologies

An open, inquisitive mindset and willingness to challenge and improve the status quo

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

A passion for team culture, mentoring, and continuous improvement

At IVC Evidensia, we invest in your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance. We want you to thrive in your role while doing meaningful work that supports better veterinary care.

Remote-first working, with hybrid flexibility and team travel when needed

Dog-friendly office when you visit the Chocolate Factory

5 weeks' holiday, plus bank holidays - increasing with service

Birthday leave - take the day off to celebrate

Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Discounted veterinary care for your own pets

Private healthcare for you (single cover)

Access to mental health support and wellbeing programmes

Company pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contributions)

Cycle to Work scheme and more

Ongoing career development, including access to conferences and mentoring

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited by the opportunity to lead a passionate engineering team and help shape the future of digital veterinary care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

IVC Evidensia UK

IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to George Pickering from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.