Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Location: Porto, Portugal

We are Teya, a payment‑and‑software service provider headquartered in London, serving small local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy‑to‑use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance.

As an Engineering Manager for our backend team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the systems that power how we onboard and verify customers across Europe. You’ll lead a team of backend engineers, guiding them through complex engineering challenges and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Mission

• Lead a team of backend engineers
• Manage team performance, development, and career growth through regular feedback, coaching, and structured reviews
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners in product, compliance, and engineering to deliver features that enhance onboarding efficiency while maintaining regulatory integrity
• Drive high standards for clean architecture, security, automation, and maintainability across the codebase
• Own team delivery, system reliability, and continuous improvement of development processes
• Contribute to roadmap definition
• Mentor engineers on advanced technical and architectural decisions, empowering them to solve complex challenges independently
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and capacity planning to scale the team effectively

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience managing engineers, including performance and career development
• 5+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience, ideally in backend systems with Java, Kotlin, or similar technologies
• Experience in systems design, especially in high‑throughput, secure, or regulated environments
• Familiarity with automation‑first development principles and reducing manual, error‑prone processes
• Strong communication skills, able to articulate technical trade‑offs to diverse audiences
• Comfortable with Agile development methodologies and managing delivery in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments
• A pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset with a bias for action and ownership

Perks

• Flexible working hours that suit both you and your team
• Private health insurance
• 25 days of annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Public transportation card
• Meal allowance
• Frequent team events & activities in and out of the office
• Daily office snacks
• Friendly, comfortable, and informal office environment

Equal Opportunity

Teya is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background can thrive. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, stronger outcomes, and a more supportive workplace for all.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for interviews, assessments, or other parts of the application—please let us know. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate has a fair and accessible experience with us.