Software Engineering Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Software Engineering Manager (Fintech): Leading a team of backend, frontend, and mobile engineers to shape customer onboarding and verification systems across Europe, with an accent on team performance, career growth, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on driving high standards for architecture, security, automation, and continuous improvement of development processes.

Location: Hybrid in Prague, Czech Republic

Company

Storyous, part of the international fintech group hirify.global, develops technology to simplify operations for cafés, restaurants, and bars, empowering owners to focus on their customers.

What you will do

• Lead a feature team of backend, frontend, and mobile engineers.
• Manage team performance, development, and career growth through regular feedback and coaching.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in product, compliance, and engineering.
• Drive high standards for clean architecture, security, automation, and maintainability.
• Own team delivery, system reliability, and continuous improvement of development processes.
• Mentor engineers on advanced technical and architectural decisions.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience managing engineers, including performance and career development.
• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, ideally full stack with Node.js, PHP, Kotlin, or similar technologies.
• Experience in systems design, especially in high-throughput, secure, or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with automation-first development principles and reducing manual processes.
• Strong communication skills, able to articulate technical trade-offs to diverse audiences.
• Comfortable with Agile development methodologies and managing delivery in fast-paced environments.

Culture & Benefits

• 26 days of vacation, work from home, and sick days.
• Benefit Plus Cafeteria.
• Frequent team events and activities in and outside the office.
• Opportunity to travel to different offices across Europe.
• Friendly, comfortable, and informal office environment.
• Flexible working hours, if it suits you and your team.