IT & Engineering Manager leading automation-focused IT Engineering and Service Desk functions at Teya, a payment and software service provider based in London.
Responsibilities
Lead IT Engineering and Service Desk teams with a focus on automation-first thinking and measurable impact.
Foster a team culture of proactivity, ownership, and systems thinking.
Act as a strategic partner, collaborating cross-functionally to identify automation opportunities and deliver smart, scalable solutions.
Design and implement end-to-end automation strategies, from CI/CD pipelines to AI-powered support tools.
Build internal self-service portals, virtual agents, and automated workflows to reduce Service Desk load.
Define and uphold IT governance and regulatory compliance standards (FSA, EBA, DORA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).
Support over 420 business applications of varying size and complexity, prioritizing based on business impact.
Serve as a clear, structured communicator, able to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Align IT initiatives with business growth, driving digital transformation through smart technology adoption.
Requirements
Proven experience in IT leadership roles, ideally across both engineering and service functions
Strong automation mindset— you think in systems and eliminate manual work wherever possible
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, AI-powered support tools, and self-service enablement
Demonstrated ability to work with external partners to extend internal capabilities
Exceptional communication skills—clear, concise, and confident across technical and non-technical audiences
Deep understanding of governance, compliance, and IT service management best practices
Comfortable with rapid context switching and balancing competing priorities in a lean, fast-growing team
Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus
Benefits
Flexible working hours
Physical and mental health support through our partnership with GymPass giving free access to over 1,500 gyms in the UK, 1-1 therapy, meditation sessions, digital fitness and nutrition apps
Extended and improved maternity and paternity leave choices
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Health and Life Insurance
Pension Scheme
25 days of Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays)
Office snacks every day
Friendly, comfortable and informal office environment in Central London
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