Teya
Engineering Manager
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · Porto
Employer listed it 5 months ago · Added 2 days ago
Been open since 5 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Hybrid · Porto
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Software
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $140k–$245k a year, a typical range taken from 591 mid-level software roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around Porto, London, Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Porto, London, Hybrid"
- Listing mentions "Hybrid"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Not suitable if you plan to move between countries
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About the role
Hello. We’re Teya.
Teya was founded on a simple belief: local businesses deserve better.
They are the cafés, restaurants, salons, shops and entrepreneurs that bring character to our high streets, create jobs and keep communities moving. Yet for too long, financial services has made life harder for them - with clunky tools, poor support and complexity that gets in the way of running a business.
Teya exists to change that.
We’re building a financial platform for local businesses across Europe - one built around simple tools, thoughtful design and real human support. Our Members rely on us to help them run their business with confidence, and that responsibility shapes the way we work.
We move fast. We care about quality. We stay close to the detail. And we believe great performance and genuine hospitality should go hand in hand.
If you want to build meaningful products, solve real problems and make a genuine difference for local businesses, we’d love to hear from you
As an Engineering Manager for the team at Teya, 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.
You’ll be working on high-impact features that enable seamless yet compliant onboarding experiences. This role blends hands-on technical guidance with strong people leadership. You’ll help your team navigate complex engineering challenges, mentor them through their career growth, and foster a culture of technical excellence. You’ll also partner closely with stakeholders in product, compliance, and engineering to deliver features that strike the right balance between security, usability, and automation.
We’re looking for someone curious, thoughtful, and pragmatic - someone who’s excited to solve hard problems in the world of Fintech compliance and passionate about building systems that scale with speed and accuracy.
Your 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
Your Story
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
Requirements
The employer hasn't listed requirements separately, they're described in the role summary above and on the original listing.
Benefits
- ·We trust you, so we offer flexible working hours, as long it suits both you and your team
- ·Private Health Insurance
- ·25 days of Annual leave (+ Bank holidays)
- ·Public Transportation Card
- ·Frequent team events & activities in and out of the office
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Teya, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 2d ago. Last checked 24 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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