TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Platform Foundations AWS): Providing management and technical guidance to engineering teams and driving the technical strategy for the core infrastructure layer, focused on the AWS environment with an accent on the resilience, compliance, scalability, and cost efficiency of the foundational platform. Focus on integration of infrastructure for new subsidiaries and M&A activities.

Location: Madrid Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home

Company

%hirify_global% is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward-thinking financial solutions.

What you will do

Own the technical roadmap and vision for the team, covering AWS infrastructure, networking, and foundational tooling.
Lead the strategic direction for AWS cloud operations and infrastructure automation, ensuring consistency, security, and maximum cost efficiency across the platform.
Drive the technical implementation for global platform integration within AWS, specifically supporting new subsidiaries and M&A activities by applying standardized infrastructure provisioning and best practices.
Oversee and provide direction to the engineering team responsible for the AWS-focused team.
Establish and monitor team-level KPIs related to system uptime, security posture, cost of infrastructure, and delivery velocity.
Directly manage, mentor, and coach engineers and Tech Leads within your team, focusing on their career growth, performance, and technical development.

Requirements

3+ years of Engineering Management experience (focused on direct team leadership).
Mandatory experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g., FinTech, Finance, Healthcare…), with a deep understanding of compliance frameworks and security requirements.
Deep strategic and hands-on expertise with large-scale AWS infrastructure.
Expert understanding of Kubernetes and Containerization, Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform), and modern CI/CD practices across different environments.
Demonstrated experience in driving significant initiatives in Observability, Platform Security (IAM, Network Security), and Infrastructure Cost Management.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical strategies to engineering leadership.

Culture & Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Discretionary bonus based on performance.
Being part of a dynamic environment with global exposure and high strategic impact.
Continued personal development through training, certification, and mentorship.

Engineering Manager (Platform Foundations Aws) (Fintech)