Engineering Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Fintech): Leading a UK Investments team to deliver compelling investment products for retail and professional investors, with an accent on owning, extending, and supporting critical underlying applications for a real-time dealing platform. Focus on championing high-quality engineering, lowering support costs, proactively managing tech debt, and applying a commercial lens to decision-making.

Location: Hybrid in Kraków, Poland (3 days in office)

Salary: 400,000 PLN minimum

Company

hirify.global is a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company providing mobile, web, and desktop platforms for trading stocks, shares, leveraged products, futures, options, and crypto.

What you will do

• Demonstrate high-quality engineering by leading hands-on and embodying a world-class engineer.
• Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing clear visibility of work programs, guidance, and mentoring.
• Partner with other engineering leads in UK Tech and actively participate in cross-team initiatives.
• Provide regular reporting and objective metrics on availability, technical risks, and project progress.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Core Java, including leading a team of engineers.
• Strong engineering mindset and hands-on Java experience, able to lead by example in delivery and operational support.
• Keen interest in ongoing learning, both business and technical, to gain deep understanding of IG's trading business.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to assess risks and articulate priorities to stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with great attention to detail.
• Track record of delivery and operational efficiency improvements.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office to balance collaboration and connection.
• Emphasis on leading and inspiring, thinking big, championing the client, delivering at pace, and raising the bar.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, building teams with varied perspectives and skills.
• Tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression.
• Expand your network through committees, sports, and social clubs, and enjoy extra time off for volunteering.

Hiring process

• 45-min non-technical telephone interview focusing on leadership and role discussion.
• 60-min technical interview with IG engineers focusing on Java engineering.
• Final 30-min culture & values interview.