Engineering Manager, Financial Platform

Adyen; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Amsterdam office

Job summary

Adyen is seeking an experienced engineering leader to guide a team of 7–8 backend engineers in the Financial Platform in Amsterdam. You will own 1:1s, performance management and hiring, and shape the team’s growth and roadmap.

You’ll oversee system design across a Java/Spring Boot stack, REST APIs, and PostgreSQL, balancing new development with modernization while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of people management experience leading engineering teams.
• Senior backend engineering experience with distributed systems.
• Comfortable in fast-moving, less-structured environments and able to lead with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 7–8 backend engineers. Own 1:1s, performance management and hiring.
• Understand the platform and stakeholders; define where changes are needed and build the plan.
• Guide system design and architecture; set engineering principles for the team (Java, Spring Boot, REST, SQL).
• Balance new development with modernization of established systems in a critical area.
• Provide clear purpose and foster a culture where engineers grow and stay motivated.
• Collaborate with Product Manager and other teams reliant on the platform.

Skills

People management

Backend software engineering

Distributed systems

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

Queueing frameworks

Job description

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Why join the Financial Platform

The Financial Platform is the foundation behind Adyen’s embedded and enterprise financial products. It manages core monetary balances, processing, accounting and lifecycle configuration across a growing portfolio that includes Embedded Payments, Issuing, Capital and Business Accounts. Teams across the company rely on it, from reporting to finance products and payments.

It is the backbone of the processing we do, and it is still evolving. Our ambition is for it to become the financial self‑serve building block for every team at Adyen. Getting there means building new capabilities, scaling what already works and modernising established parts of the platform, all at once. You get business‑critical systems, and real room to shape both the platform and the team behind it.

What you’ll do

• Lead a team of 7–8 backend engineers. You will own 1:1s, performance management, career development and hiring.
• Take the time to understand the platform, the team and its stakeholders. Then form a clear view of where the biggest changes are needed and build the plan to get there.
• Guide system design and architecture, and set the engineering principles the team builds by. The stack is Java, Spring Boot, web services, queueing frameworks, REST APIs and SQL/PostgreSQL.
• Balance new development with modernising established systems. In a business-critical area, this means telling what is truly urgent from what can wait.
• Give the team a clear purpose, and build a culture where engineers feel appreciated, stay motivated and grow to the next level.
• Work closely with your Product Manager and with the teams across Adyen that depend on the platform.

Who you are

• An experienced people manager who has led and grown engineering teams. This is not a first‑time management role.
• Technically credible with senior engineers. You come from a strong backend background and understand distributed systems well enough to review designs, challenge trade‑offs and spot risks.
• A mature leader who stays clear‑headed under pressure and can prioritise well when urgent demands compete.
• Curious and collaborative. You take time to understand a team’s context and needs before driving change, and you lead with empathy.
• Comfortable in fast‑moving, less structured environments, such as scale‑ups or start‑ups.
• Nice to have: experience with ledgers, accounting or other financial systems.
• 5+ years of people management experience leading engineering teams
• 10+ years of experience in backend software engineering

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Adyen

We actively seek different perspectives to sharpen our ideas. Our unique culture is a product of our diverse backgrounds and experiences. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you’re welcome to be your true self at Adyen.

If you need accommodations or support during the recruitment process to perform at your best, you’ll have the opportunity to let our team know in your application. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office‑first company and value in‑person collaboration; we do not offer remote‑only roles.

This role is based in Amsterdam with a hybrid model of 3 days per week in‑office.

At Adyen, we strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. Please let our team know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to make it more accessible and/or inclusive to your needs.