Engineering Manager

Coda; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coda in Amsterdam is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing fullstack team. You will drive delivery of product and technical initiatives, recruit and mentor engineers, and own the roadmap for critical systems while collaborating with Product and cross-functional teams.

We value strong leadership, cloud architecture expertise, and a passion for building scalable platforms. Expect ownership, autonomy, and a culture focused on excellence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience and strong hands-on background
• 4+ years in technical leadership (Tech Lead/Engineering Manager)
• Experience designing, building, and operating large-scale production systems
• Solid understanding of software architecture, distributed systems and cloud platforms (AWS)
• Data-driven mindset with ability to improve team productivity in agile environments
• Excellent communication and people leadership across technical and non-technical teams
• Curious and adaptive with willingness to learn new technologies; security, cryptography, ML a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead a fullstack engineering team delivering product and technical initiatives
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers and support career growth
• Own key systems and drive technical direction and roadmap
• Guide prioritisation, tackle complex challenges, promote best practices
• Oversee timelines, resources, budget, and quality across projects
• Collaborate with Product and cross-functional teams on OKRs and delivery
• Utilise modern platforms/technologies to maximise value created by the team

Skills

Leadership

Fullstack engineering

System design

Cloud platforms

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Job description

Opportunity

You’ll be part of the Recharge team in Amsterdam, a global ecommerce platform where consumers buy digital products, payment cards, gift cards, gaming vouchers, and mobile top ups. Trusted by brands like PaysafeCard, Apple, Google, Vodafone, and PlayStation, we make prepaid payments simple, fast, and accessible worldwide.

Engineering Managers play a key role in Coda’s success. Beyond strong technical expertise, they build high‑performing teams and foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and excellence. At Coda, managers have the autonomy and ownership to make a meaningful impact, requiring strong leadership and sound decision‑making.

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager who is passionate about both people and technology. In this role, you’ll help build and scale our platforms, drive technical excellence, and grow a collaborative, high‑performing engineering team.

What you’ll do

• Lead a fullstack engineering team, driving successful delivery of product and technical initiatives while balancing speed, quality, and long‑term maintainability
• Recruit, develop, and mentor engineers, fostering a high‑performing team and supporting their career growth
• Take ownership of one or more key systems at Coda, driving their technical direction and shaping an ambitious roadmap with your team
• Guide the team with prioritisation, resolving complex technical challenges, and adopting best practices
• Oversee project timelines and deliverables. Ensure resources are allocated efficiently and projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Collaborate with Product and cross‑functional teams to align on goals, define priorities, drive execution from OKRs to day‑to‑day delivery, and communicate progress, risks, and technical direction
• Oversee the utilisation of modern platforms and technologies, ensuring they are leveraged effectively to maximise the value the engineering teams deliver

Our Tech Stack

AWS, NestJS, Next.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, GitLab, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DBT, Playwright, Postman, Jest, etc.

What you have

• Passion for building great products and solving complex engineering challenges
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 4+ years in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, or similar)
• Strong hands‑on experience designing, building, and operating large‑scale production systems, with the ability to write and review high‑quality code
• Solid understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, data technologies (RDBMS, NoSQL, message queues), and cloud platforms such as AWS
• Data driven mindset with the ability to analyze information, make informed decisions, and continuously improve team productivity in an agile environment
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and people leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across both technical and non‑technical teams
• Curious and adaptable, with a willingness to learn new technologies. Experience with security, cryptography, or machine learning is a plus

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing the unique qualities of every individual, regardless of gender, race, age, religion, disability, or other local protected classes. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.