Engineering Manager (Platform Engineering)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Platform Engineering): Leading the Edge & Network team responsible for hirify.global's ecosystem entry point with an accent on global traffic management, security, and connectivity. Focus on architecting a world-class platform, mentoring a high-performing team, and scaling network architecture.

Location: Milan

Company

hirify.global is evolving from a payment processor into a full financial services provider.

What you will do

• Build and scale a high-performance Edge and Network platform that supports hirify.global’s transition to a multi-service financial ecosystem.
• Drive the evolution of our Service Mesh and global traffic routing to ensure 99.99% availability and seamless connectivity.
• Deliver a developer-centric internal platform that allows engineering teams to manage their own network requirements with zero friction.
• Lead and mentor a team of specialized engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous delivery.
• Optimize our edge security and WAF strategies to stay ahead of evolving threats while maintaining peak performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading and scaling infrastructure or platform engineering teams in high-growth environments.
• Deep technical expertise in modern networking, including Service Mesh, Load Balancing, and Edge computing.
• A strong track record of managing distributed systems on public cloud providers, specifically GCP.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and a "platform-as-a-product" mindset to empower other developers.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex network architecture into clear business outcomes.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular feedback and performance reviews to support your development.
• Fair and transparent salary reviews.
• Opportunities to move into new roles or take on new projects.
• Supported with the tools, trust and opportunities to grow your way.