Manager Systems Engineering

Ness Solution; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech company in Poland is seeking a Manager of Systems Engineering to lead a team focused on cloud infrastructure and automation. The successful candidate will manage and mentor engineers while driving strategic transformations. Ideal applicants should have over 5 years in Systems/DevOps Engineering with a strong background in cloud technologies (GCP/AWS) and demonstrated leadership experience. This role offers a hybrid work model and a stable environment during a significant transformation phase.

Benefits

Work-life balance with standard hours

Hybrid work model

Stable role in fintech organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Systems/DevOps Engineering, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in cloud technologies (GCP or AWS) and automation tools.
• Experience in regulated environments with a focus on compliance and security.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of Engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Define the roadmap for cloud infrastructure and automation.
• Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code and microservices patterns.
• Collaborate with global leadership to align investments with business goals.

Skills

Systems/DevOps Engineering

Leadership

Cloud (GCP or AWS)

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible)

CI/CD pipelines

Fluent in Polish and English (C1)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

Harness

Job description

Manager, Systems Engineering (FinTech)

Drive the technological transformation of a global payment giant. We are looking for a technical leader to head our Warsaw-based Systems Engineering team, balancing strategic architectural oversight with modern people management to scale infrastructure processing billions of dollars in transactions.

UoP

Hybrid - 2 days berk office per week (Wola)

What You’ll Do ️

• Lead & Scale: Manage and mentor a high‑performing team of Engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous growth.
• Strategic Oversight: Define the roadmap for cloud infrastructure evolution (GCP/AWS) and enterprise‑grade CI/CD automation.
• Architectural Leadership: Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), containerization, and microservices patterns.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with global leadership and cross‑functional teams to align infrastructure investments with business goals.

Who You Are

• Experienced Leader: 5+ years in Systems/DevOps Engineering with at least 3 years in team leadership or management role.
• Technical Expert: Strong background in Cloud (GCP or AWS), Kubernetes, and IaC (Terraform/Ansible).
• Automation Mindset: Proven track record in building complex CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Harness, or similar).
• Compliance‑Aware: Understanding of regulated environments (e.g., PCI DSS) and a focus on security/stability.
• Fluent Communicator: C1 level in both Polish and English.

Nice to Have ⭐

• Advanced Cloud Certifications (GCP Professional Architect / AWS Solutions Architect Pro).
• Experience with Harness, GitLab CI, or Service Mesh.
• Background in global team management across multiple time zones.

What We Offer ✨

• Work‑Life Balance: Standard working hours (10:00 – 18:00) with STRICTLY NO ON‑CALL ROTATION – Enjoy your private time without interruptions!
• Hybrid Model: A healthy mix of 2 days in the Warsaw office (Wola) and 3 days remote.
• Stability & Impact: A key role in a stable, global fintech organization during a major cloud transformation.

Interested in leading the future of payments?

Let’s have a confidential talk. Apply directly or send me a message tovoor discuss how this role aligns with your career goals!