As the Engineering Manager at Blacklane, you will play a crucial role in setting the technical direction, driving product innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of our products.
Additionally, you will be responsible for building and leading a strong engineering team while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
YOUR CHALLENGE: Technical Vision and Product Innovation: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and design, to define the technical vision and roadmap for our products.
Stay informed and up-to-date on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation within the organization.
Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve our customer experience and operational efficiency.
Lead the exploration of new technologies and approaches to enhance our software engineering capabilities and improve overall product quality. Craftsmanship and Delivery: Set and maintain high standards for software development practices, code quality, and delivery excellence.
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
Prioritize feature development, balancing quality, timelines, and customer expectations.
Implement and iterate on agile methodologies, ensuring efficient and effective software development and delivery processes. People Leadership and Development: Build and lead a high-performing software engineering team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Set clear goals and expectations for team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, recognizing achievements, and identifying opportunities for growth.
Champion a culture of continuous learning and personal development, encouraging knowledge-sharing and fostering innovation within the team. ABOUT YOU: Previous experience working in the Payments domain and/or with teams that worked on payments. Proven experience in leading and managing software engineering teams, in a fast-growing and changing environment. Strong technical background with in-depth knowledge of software development methodologies, architecture, and design patterns. Passion for driving technical innovation and staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team. Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget. MORE THAN A JOB: Blacklane is a scale-up started in 2011, founded by Jens Wohltorf and Frank Steuer who wanted to create the first global chauffeur service.
We started by filling chauffeurs' 'empty leg' journeys and have grown with our partners to over €100 million in annual revenue (pre-pandemic).
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