&##128640; Engineering Manager – FinTech Platform
About the Role &##128075;
We’re working with a growing FinTech organisation building a modern, scalable financial platform.
They’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers within a key product domain, helping shape technical direction while ensuring high-quality delivery.
This role combines technical leadership, team development, and delivery ownership, with a strong focus on building reliable, scalable systems that meet real customer needs.
What You’ll Be Doing ⚙️
Technical Leadership
Own a product domain and define the short- to mid-term technical roadmap
Partner with senior engineers to ensure consistent architecture and design decisions
Take ownership of system reliability, availability, and security
Ensure systems are well-supported with clear SLAs, documentation, and on-call processes
Delivery & Execution
Lead team delivery, including planning, prioritisation, and sprint execution
Balance roadmap commitments with unplanned work and operational demands
Maintain a strong focus on quality, velocity, and sustainable delivery
Ensure ownership and resolution of incidents and production issues
Collaboration
Work closely with product counterparts to ensure alignment on priorities and outcomes
Act as the key link between engineering and product
Communicate progress clearly and escalate risks when needed
People Leadership
Manage and support a team of engineers across different levels
Create a stable, high-performing team environment
Drive performance through regular feedback, coaching, and development plans
Support hiring, onboarding, and retention of strong talent
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous feedback
Process & Performance
Ensure effective execution of engineering processes and best practices
Track and improve key team metrics (e.g. delivery, quality, team health)
Balance delivery outcomes with team well-being and long-term sustainability
Manage small budgets where needed (tools, team initiatives)
What They’re Looking For &##129504;
Experience as an Engineering Manager (or similar leadership role)
Background in FinTech or financial services
Experience working in product-led, multi-team environments
Strong understanding of modern software development practices
Experience with Agile delivery
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
What’s On Offer &##128525;
Competitive salary and benefits
Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact systems
Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
Clear opportunity to shape teams and technical direction
Hybrid working model in Madrid