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We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to guide a talented group of engineers, driving critical initiatives and ensuring a secure, high-conversion experience for our merchants.
Job Responsibility:
Provide hands-on technical leadership, actively contributing to system architecture, code reviews, and critical design decisions
Ensure the highest standards of reliability and performance for our high-volume, mission-critical payment systems
Set strategic direction and drive execution for the team's engineering roadmap in close collaboration with the Product Manager
Mentor, coach, and grow a diverse and talented team of engineers
Streamline and refine the team’s engineering operations, including defining, implementing, and monitoring performance KPIs
Work closely with Product Managers, Data Engineers, and other key stakeholders across the organization to design and implement new services
Recruit new team members who embody the Adyen culture and possess the necessary technical skills
Requirements:
Self-starter with proven experience creating and maintaining alignment across multiple technical teams
Proven experience building and maintaining high-availability, mission-critical applications where stability, latency, and security are paramount
Proficient with SLOs, performance KPIs and incident management processes
Experienced in coaching and mentoring engineering talent and leading complex technical projects in a fast-paced environment
Experienced in collaborating with senior leadership to define strategic engineering direction and product roadmaps
Excellent communicator and team player with strong technical aptitude, capable of clearly articulating complex technical concepts to non-engineers
Core experience with Core Java, Distributed systems, Web services, REST APIs, and modern data persistence (e.g., SQL/PostgreSQL, Cockroach)
2+ years experience managing and leading engineering teams within a Java environment
7+ years of experience in the software development industry, preferably within a fast-paced technology environment
Full professional proficiency in English
Nice to have:
Familiarity or experience with emerging software engineering practices, including AI-assisted development tools