Engineering Manager

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Amsterdam

Reporting To: Alexander Sereda

Description

Like the idea of a Hybrid work model?

Excited to work in an International team?

Want to work in a rapidly scaling company?

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE...

OUR VALUES

This position presents the opportunity to work in a business-critical role in a rapidly growing company. You will also uphold our four core values:

Be the solution - take ownership, drive collaboration
Be resourceful - strive for new wins every day
Be honest - default to transparency
Be respectful - treat others like you want to be treated

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups and would invite you to apply. A diverse workforce is a highly productive one, so why not take a chance, send us your application even if you don't meet all our requirements, we may surprise you!

“Culture add” is so much better than "culture fit" and welcome applications from all groups, irrespective of your, age, disability, gender reassignment, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, veteran status and sexual orientation.

OUR WORK ETHIC

At WeTravel, we are building a High Performance Culture where we reward top performers, expect a work environment at WeTravel that is fast-paced, demanding and deeply committed to putting our customers first. Our global footprint spans 30 countries, requiring your flexibility, agility, and dedication to our team.

Our high-performing team members are prepared to give their best by embracing the early mornings, late nights, and intensive project work. This commitment to excellence and to tackling challenges head-on is what positions us at the front of our industry.

Joining WeTravel means stepping into a dynamic, demanding environment where your contribution makes a real difference. It’s a place for those ready to dive into their work, push beyond comfort zones, and achieve collective goals through hard work and perseverance.

Here, ambition isn’t just welcomed; it’s essential for those fully committed to our mission of leading the market in the fintech SaaS space.

Role and Responsibilities

WeTravel is looking for a detail-oriented, experienced, and highly skilled Software Engineering Manager to guide our talented software development team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in software engineering, exceptional guidance skills, and a proven track record of managing successful development projects. Your keen attention to detail will be crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products and driving our team to excel.
Every software team needs to be fast-paced & detail oriented to be successful. And it takes an exceptional Engineering Manager to make it happen with an agile, remote and international team of 6-8 people.

Responsibilities

Nurture by example by taking ownership, being proactive and collaborating
Inspire, motivate and directly manage engineers in various roles
Oversee the entire software development life cycle, from planning and design to implementation, testing, and maintenance
Develop and implement effective project management methodologies and best practices, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products
Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, assisting with complex problem-solving and promoting continuous learning and professional growth
Monitor and evaluate team performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes to optimize productivity and efficiency
Continuously research and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in software development and management
Take initiative to address the larger technical needs of the features/product you work on
Ensure that your team delivers that meets the expectations while taking all the non-functionals like security, performance, maintainability, and reliability into account

If you are interested to learn more about our tech stack, check out our stackshare.io profile!

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Preferred

Experience in management role (2+ years)
Experience in hands-on software engineering (5+ years, preferably with Ruby)
Experience in driving successful technical initiatives that improved productivity, performance and quality
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, with a strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness
Demonstrable software design and development experience for distributed systems
Demonstrable experience with relational(e.g MySQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational(e.g MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases
Experience with message brokers(e.g RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS)
Deep knowledge on Computer Science fundamentals, algorithms and data structures
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent people management and mentoring skills

Nice to have

Experience working in Fintech or developed payment solutions is a major bonus
Experience working in an agile DevOps process
Experience working on a SAAS product
Experience with continuous integration, and continuous delivery
Experience with Secure SDLC

**PS: We dont sponsor visa or support relocation to Netherlands and this position requires to be based in Amsterdam and work from office 3 days a week.

Benefits

Attractive compensation
Unlimited Paid Time Off!
Cycle to work Scheme
Tuesday team lunches & after work social events
Amazing new offices in the heart of Amsterdam - rooftop garden, right next to the Metro stop in ROKIN
Hybrid working model - 3 days in the office and Work From Home for the remainder
As a travel-related company, we have fantastic #wegather events (aka team/department retreats)
The latest tech you need to be successful

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