At Certn, we’re flipping the script on background screening with The World’s Easiest Background Check. We’ve raised $127M+, we’re a three-time Deloitte Fast 50™ winner, and we’re just getting started. If you’re looking for a place where big challenges meet big growth, read on. We’re not your typical background check company. We’re builders, problem-solvers, and doers who care about creating real impact. Around here, you’ll find a high-performance team that challenges ideas, moves quickly, and has fun along the way. If you’re excited by the chance to innovate boldly and shape products that reach millions, you’ll fit right in. Let’s build something meaningful together.The Role: Engineering Manager (Checks)We’re seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead two high-performing teams for our Background Checks Platform. You’ll oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from architecture through deployment, while still getting into the code when it matters. As the bridge between engineers, product, and leadership, your purpose is to deliver technical excellence, foster continuous improvement, inspire change that rallies teams and align engineering efforts with Certn’s business goals.This role gives you the chance to own critical system components and directly influence customer experience and platform stability. You’ll collaborate with passionate engineers, product managers, and leadership, and see the results of your work in delivering scalable, high-quality software.What You’ll Be Doing (and Crushing)<ul><li>People Leadership: Coach, mentor, and conduct 1:1s and performance reviews. Cultivate team morale, engagement, and professional growth.</li><li>Project &amp; Delivery Management: Drive execution of roadmaps, coordinate sprint planning, remove obstacles, and ensure on-time, high-quality software delivery. Act as liaison between engineering, product, and design.</li><li>Development Practices &amp; Automation: Define and enforce scalable architecture standards, oversee design reviews, and champion technical excellence across both teams.</li><li>Hands-On Coding: Jump into Python or C# on the back-end and TypeScript or React on the front-end to unblock critical issues, prototype new features, and set a high bar through code reviews.</li><li>Change Leadership: Drive continuous improvement by leading through change, influencing stakeholders, and motivating teams to adapt and grow in a dynamic environment.</li></ul>What You Bring to the Table<ul><li>Leadership Track Record: Proven experience leading multiple engineering teams, hiring top talent, and developing high-performing squads.</li><li>Technical Versatility: Proficiency in multiple programming languages, and comfortable navigating Azure or AWS.</li><li>Cloud &amp; DevOps Savvy: Familiar with Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, ArgoCD, and infrastructure-as-code best practices.</li><li>Agile Maestro: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and CI/CD environments.</li><li>Proven Track Record: Demonstrated ability to deliver features end-to-end in an Agile environment, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.</li><li>Excellent Communicator: Ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, influence product and design partners and report progress to senior leadership.</li><li>Startup Battle Scars: Thrived in fast-paced, high-growth environments and remain unfazed by ambiguity or shifting priorities.</li></ul>We believe talent knows no borders, and we’re open to candidates from the UK and beyond.Our CultureWe’re a remote-first company with a high-performance edge. We value hustle, hunger, and helping each other win - but we also have a strict no-jerk policy. Ambition here is about lifting people up, not stepping on toes.<ul><li>We think like owners and execute with urgency.</li><li>We’re customer-obsessed and always learning.</li><li>We give real feedback and hold each other to high standards.</li><li>We value hustle, hunger, and helping each other win.</li></ul>AI in Our CultureWe’re AI enthusiasts. From Ops to Legal, Product to People &amp; Culture, we use AI to move faster, make smarter decisions, and build better experiences. We believe in using AI intentionally - ethically, creatively, and always in service of delivering more for our customers and each other. Don’t worry if you’re not an expert - curiosity and a willingness to learn matter most.How We Hire (and How We Use AI)At Certn, we use AI tools to support our recruitment process, including helping us organize and review applications to identify early matches based on role criteria. These tools assess the information you provide, such as your skills, qualifications, and experience.That said, all hiring decisions involve human judgment and oversight.Your personal information will be collected and processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which explains what data we collect, how we use it, how long we will retain it, and your rights to access, correct, or request a human review of any automated decision.Tip: Show us the real you. We encourage you to apply authentically and avoid relying solely on AI-generated responses, especially during interviews. We want to get to know you and not your Generative AI tools!What’s In It For You<ul><li>Vacation Mode On: 4 weeks of paid vacation + additional health &amp; wellness time off.</li><li>Health and Benefits: Comprehensive package for you and your dependents.</li><li>Flex Life: Fully remote setup with a home-office allowance and flex stipend. Growth Fuel: Budget to attend industry conferences, pursue certifications, or take advanced courses.</li><li>Impact &amp; Ownership: Own critical system components that directly affect customer experience and platform stability.</li><li>Team Energy: Collaborate with passionate engineers who value craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and collective success. </li></ul>Come As You AreWe’re committed to building a workplace that’s diverse, inclusive, and empowering for all. If you need accommodations to support any special needs at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know - we’ve got you.One Last Thing…Just so you know, the selected candidate will be required to complete a background check. This means you will get to see firsthand what we do (and trust us, we do it REALLY well)!