Engineering Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Fintech): Leading a team of backend engineers to build and optimize customer onboarding and verification systems with an accent on compliance, security, and scalability. Focus on mentoring engineers, driving technical excellence in high-throughput environments, and collaborating cross-functionally to balance automation with regulatory integrity.

Location: Must be based in or able to work in London

Company

A payment and software service provider dedicated to empowering small, local businesses across Europe with integrated, easy-to-use tools.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers through regular feedback, coaching, and career development.
• Collaborate with product and compliance stakeholders to deliver features that improve onboarding efficiency.
• Drive high standards for clean architecture, system security, and code maintainability.
• Own team delivery metrics, system reliability, and continuous improvement of development processes.
• Contribute to roadmap definition and oversee effective capacity planning.
• Participate in recruiting and onboarding new team members to scale the organization.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in engineering management, including performance and career development.
• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, specifically with Java, Kotlin, or similar technologies.
• Strong background in systems design within high-throughput, secure, or regulated environments.
• Experience with automation-first development principles and reducing manual processes.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and delivering software in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical trade-offs to diverse audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours with an emphasis on team balance.
• Physical and mental health support via GymPass, including therapy and fitness apps.
• Extended maternity and paternity leave options.
• Health and Life Insurance along with a pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Friendly office environment in Central London with daily snacks and a Cycle-to-Work scheme.