
About Adyen
The payments platform built for global growth
Key Highlights
- Public company (AMS: ADYEN) with a €14B+ valuation
- Over 1000 employees with a strong engineering focus
- Serves major clients like eBay and Spotify
- Raised €1B+ during its 2018 IPO
Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is a leading payments platform headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, focused on simplifying payment processes for merchants globally. Since its IPO in 2018, Adyen has seen its valuation soar from €7 billion to over €14 billion, raising more than €1 billion in funding. The platf...
🎁 Benefits
Adyen offers a flexible work-from-home policy, paid holidays, and a global exchange program. Employees enjoy healthy lunches, a yearly trip to Amsterd...
🌟 Culture
Adyen fosters a culture of innovation and efficiency, focusing on reducing friction in payment processing. The company is known for its engineering-dr...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Adyen is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the development of their Issuing Platform. You'll be responsible for scaling card issuing capabilities and advancing wallet offerings like Apple Pay and Google Pay. This role requires strong expertise in Java and technical leadership skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Java and a proven track record of leading technical teams. You thrive in high-stakes environments and have a deep understanding of payment systems and financial technology. Your leadership style fosters collaboration and innovation, enabling your team to tackle complex challenges effectively.
You possess exceptional technical skills and are comfortable making decisions that impact the direction of a platform. You have experience in scaling systems and ensuring high reliability and performance, which is crucial for processing millions of transactions. You are passionate about mentoring and developing your team, helping them grow in their careers while achieving technical excellence.
Desirable
Experience with card issuing systems or digital wallets is a plus. Familiarity with network tokenization and security standards in financial technology will set you apart. You are also open to exploring new technologies and methodologies that can enhance your team's performance and the platform's capabilities.
What you'll do
In this role, you will drive the technical roadmap for expanding Adyen's card issuing capabilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the platform meets the highest standards of reliability, performance, and security. Your leadership will guide the team through a period of rapid growth, ensuring that they are equipped to handle the increasing demands of the business.
You will be responsible for overseeing the execution of projects that enhance the wallet offerings, including integrations with Apple Pay and Google Pay. Your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders will be essential as you align technical goals with business objectives. You will also play a key role in fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within your team.
As an Engineering Manager, you will conduct regular one-on-ones with team members to support their professional development and provide constructive feedback. You will also be involved in the hiring process, identifying top talent to join your team and contribute to the success of the Issuing Platform.
What we offer
Adyen provides a collaborative and supportive work environment where you can thrive. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts the financial landscape globally. The company values in-person collaboration, and this role is based out of the Amsterdam office, where you will work alongside motivated individuals who share your ambition.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. At Adyen, we believe in empowering our employees to take ownership of their careers and contribute to our mission of delivering innovative financial solutions.
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