Engineering Manager

At Mollie, we’re on a mission to make payments and money management effortless for every business in Europe. We started 20 years ago when we launched a more direct, affordable way for companies to get paid. That provided an alternative to the frustrating, overpriced solutions that banks offered at the time. Today, we serve more than 250,000 businesses across Europe with an all-in-one solution that simplifies payments and money management. And we’re a 850-strong team of product, finance, support, commerce, and engineering specialists working across Europe – from Lisbon to London. This opportunity is in the Payments domain, specifically with the In-Person Payments Omni team which focuses on improving payment solutions across omni-channel platforms. The team primarily focuses on point-of-sale payment processing , terminal webshops for merchants , and support for purpose-built terminal devices (such as CloudPOS). As an hands-on Engineering Manager , you'll lead the technical roadmap and delivery of our in-person payments terminal solution. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape strategy and product direction, while also representing the team in technical discussions with key partners. In this fast-paced environment, your impact will be highly visible, driving customer experience improvements and contributing to the company’s success. What you'll be doing: Lead a growing engineering team of seven, with a hands-on leadership approach expected from all engineering managers Bring strong technical expertise and a proven track record in large-scale distributed systems and/or guiding teams through complex technical transitions Drive strategic technical decisions in collaboration with cross-functional teams, and lead cross-domain technical initiatives that align with overall business and product goals Identify improvements within the team, propose actionable solutions, and coordinate efforts to improve team velocity and effectiveness Help shape the broader domain vision, influence strategic direction, and set goals for ongoing product improvement Balance hands-on engineering with big picture thinking, taking pride in mentoring and developing high performing teams Maintain a results driven mindset focused on delivering impact at scale and speed What you have: Strong leadership and team development skills : You set clear goals, provide transparent feedback, mentor engineers, and support career growth while driving high-impact results. Proven management experience : With 3–5 years in a leadership role, you’ve demonstrated success in hiring, retaining, and developing top engineering talent. Commitment to engineering excellence : Bring hands-on experience building scalable, resilient, and full stack systems in diverse environments, leading by example and setting a high bar. Bias for action : You believe in moving fast without compromising quality. You’re not afraid to make mistakes as long as they’re opportunities to learn and improve. Mentorship and teaching mindset : Invest in the growth of others through code reviews, architectural guidance, or coaching, you help engineers refine their skills, build confidence, and take on new challenges. Collaborative spirit : You foster a culture of openness and trust, you value feedback, encourage peer learning, and support team-wide development. Always Be Shipping Mindset : It’s about consistently delivering value to customers, where speed and quality go hand in hand. Our Talent Acquisition team and hiring manager will review your application, and respond within 2 weeks. Step 2 Screening call If you seem like a Mollie-in-the-making, we’ll invite you to a screening call so we can learn more about each other. Are you the one? You'll have two or more interviews. And if it's a highly technical role, we'll also assess the specific skills you'll need. #J-18808-Ljbffr