Engineering Manager • Lead

Who you are

You have a proven track record of leading engineering teams and fostering a positive engineering culture — you understand the importance of collaboration and inclusivity in achieving team goals. With experience in managing technical projects, you are adept at guiding teams through complex challenges while ensuring high-quality outcomes.

You thrive in environments where you can champion engineering best practices and mentor team members — your leadership style encourages open communication and continuous learning. You are passionate about technology and its potential to drive business success, and you are excited to work with a diverse group of individuals from various backgrounds.

You are committed to personal and professional growth, both for yourself and your team — you actively seek opportunities to develop your skills and encourage your team to do the same. You believe in the power of feedback and use it to improve processes and team dynamics.

Desirable

Experience in the payments industry or with financial technology is a plus — you understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with building solutions in this space. Familiarity with AI-powered solutions and open banking can set you apart as a candidate.

What you'll do

As an Engineering Manager at GoCardless, you will lead a team of engineers in building and optimizing payment solutions — your role will involve setting clear objectives and ensuring that your team has the resources and support needed to succeed. You will collaborate closely with product managers and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals.

You will be responsible for driving technical initiatives that enhance the performance and reliability of our payment systems — this includes overseeing the development of new features and improvements to existing ones. You will also play a key role in hiring and developing talent within your team, ensuring that you build a diverse and high-performing group.

You will champion a culture of engineering excellence, encouraging best practices in coding, testing, and deployment — your leadership will help create an environment where innovation thrives and team members feel empowered to share their ideas. You will also engage with the wider engineering community, representing GoCardless and sharing insights and experiences.

What we offer

At GoCardless, we are committed to supporting our employees and fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration — we believe that diverse teams build better products. You will have access to professional development opportunities and resources to help you grow in your career.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a flexible work environment that supports work-life balance. You will be part of a mission-driven company that is making a significant impact in the payments industry, helping businesses around the world streamline their payment processes.

Join us at GoCardless and be part of a team that is dedicated to innovation and excellence in payment solutions — together, we can shape the future of banking and payments.