EngineeringManager

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead 2–3 software teams — roughly 12–20 engineers in total — each made up of a mix of contractors and full-time staff, including Product Owners and tech leads. This role isn't a hands-on coding position. It's about the people and the direction: growing engineers, keeping the teams healthy and focused, and steering decisions about technical debt and platform investment. You'll be the person tech leads bring their thinking to — a sounding board who can pressure-test an approach, and just as importantly, push back when something is being over-engineered or over-thought. You'll own the people side of your teams (development, performance, retention, hiring) and represent their work and capacity to stakeholders across the organization. You'll also lead the teams through change — including driving the adoption of AI tools and challenging engineers to work in new, more effective ways. As a payments business, we operate to rigorous security and regulatory standards, so sound engineering judgment carries real weight here. The best fit is someone who has managed engineers before, has enough technical depth to challenge engineering decisions credibly, and is comfortable leading through influence rather than authorship. Key Responsibilities: Manage and develop multiple teams of engineers across a wide seniority range, supporting their growth, performance, and career direction. Lead blended teams of contractors and full-time staff, keeping each group focused, healthy, and productive. Lead the teams through change — including driving AI tool adoption and challenging engineers to adapt how they work. Set and defend direction on technical debt and platform investment, balancing long-term health against delivery pressure. Act as a sounding board for tech leads — pressure-test their thinking and challenge over-engineering or over-thinking before it costs the teams time. Partner with Product Owners and tech leads to keep delivery aligned, realis