Job Description

Engineering Manager
IVC Evidensia UK, Keynsham, South West
Discipline: IT & Digital
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

You Matter to Us

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.

You'll enjoy:

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.#

Talent Partner

George Pickering

george.pickering@ivcevidensia.com