Engineering Manager (Cards)

Job description

Ebury helps ambitious businesses unlock global growth, and we take the same approach with our people. We encourage innovation and movement, collaboration and problem-solving, and foster an environment where everyone can feel they belong, are valued, supported and empowered to succeed. If you’re a collaborator who wants to help transform how businesses operate globally, get in touch - we’d love to discuss how Ebury can accelerate your career so you can shape the future. Engineering Manager Tel Aviv Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home We are excited to announce the first-hire opportunity for our new Tel Aviv office. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented engineers in the development and maintenance of our cutting-edge financial technology platform. As an Engineering Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of one of many new teams in our enabling domain, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our customers. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within your team while driving continuous improvement and growth. Key Responsibilities • Technical Leadership: • Own a domain/subdomain and set the 0-6 month technical roadmap. • Work with senior engineers to ensure architectural consistency. • Be accountable for the reliability, availability, and security of your systems. • Ensure all systems have appropriate support, SLAs, on-call rotas, and documentation. • Delivery Management: • Be responsible for your team's delivery, including planning sprints and overseeing project health. • Assess the criticality of unplanned work, minimizing context-switching and unnecessary pressure. • Balance team capacity with roadmap demands. • Instil a sense of urgency to find the right balance between velocity and quality. • Ensure all incidents are owned. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: • Act as the primary liaison between engineering and product, partnering with your product counterpart to ensure full alignment. • Communicate progress and escalate issues effectively. • People Management: • Lead and manage a team of engineers at varying levels, creating a stable environment for the group. • Be responsible for managing the team's performance and well-being, initiating corrective actions when needed. • Provide coaching, performance reviews, and career pathing. • Create a culture of ownership and feedback. • Demonstrate the ability to hire, grow, and retain high-performing engineers. • Process and Performance: • Ensure that company processes are effectively and timely executed. • The primary measurement of success is at the team level. • Be accountable for team KPIs (velocity, quality, on-time delivery, morale, staffing). • You may manage a limited budget for tools or specific project costs. Qualifications • Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or in a similar leadership role, leading and supporting engineers. • Experience working in fintech or within the financial services industry. • Experience working in a multi-channel, multi-product driven environment. • Deep understanding of software development methodologies and best practices. • Experience with agile development processes. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. • Passion for technology and innovation. Benefits: