Engineering Manager

Vista; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista is seeking an experienced and versatile Engineering Manager to lead our technology department and help build the next generation of our bespoke software platform. You will collaborate with business units and the wider tech team to deliver efficient digital processes for a global 24x7 operation.

The role demands hands-on cloud expertise with AWS, serverless, EKS, and IaC, plus strong people leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Software Engineering, including 5+ years in engineering management.
• Proven leadership of software teams in cloud-based environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS, serverless services, EKS, and event-driven design.
• Experience with CI/CD systems, observability, and IaC (Terraform).
• Fluency in backend languages (Java, Python, Node.js) and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Strong Scrum, Agile, and DevOps practices.
• Cloud-native architectures and scalable system design.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Adaptable to evolving technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and mentorship to up to 2 teams of software engineers, around 12 engineers.
• Architect and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services (Lambda, EKS, DynamoDB, Step Functions, RDS, SNS/SQS).
• Manage the team’s engineering process and ensure adherence to guidelines.
• Act as scrum master and manage team performance.
• Provide estimates for new features and manage delivery dates.
• Conduct interviews during hiring processes.
• Drive CI/CD, test automation, and observability practices.
• Collaborate with product managers to align priorities.
• Observe and enforce architectural standards.
• Provide Level 3 support for services in collaboration with Support.
• Work with DevOps, DBAs and Infra to resolve incidents.
• Enforce security standards.
• Promote engineering best practices and code quality.
• Monitor application KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and learning.
• Lead and mentor engineers, guide development.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Encourage collaboration and accountability.

Skills

AWS

Cloud Architecture

Team Leadership

Scrum/Agile

DevOps

Terraform

CI/CD

Java/Python/Node.js

SQL/NoSQL

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Terraform

EKS

CI/CD tools

Job description

Job Profile

Vista is the world’s leading global business aviation company, providing worldwide business flight services through its network of subsidiaries and a team of over 4,000 experts.

A global group headquartered in Dubai, Vista integrates a unique portfolio of companies to offer asset-free services that cover all key aspects of business aviation, including guaranteed and on‑demand global flight coverage, subscription and membership solutions, and trading and management services.

Job Profile

Vista is the world’s leading global business aviation company, providing worldwide business flight services through its network of subsidiaries and a team of over 4,000 experts.

A global group headquartered in Dubai, Vista integrates a unique portfolio of companies to offer asset-free services that cover all key aspects of business aviation, including guaranteed and on‑demand global flight coverage, subscription and membership solutions, and trading and management services.

A career at Vista means stepping into an environment where you’re trusted with real autonomy and responsibility from day one. Whether you're keeping our aircraft airworthy, flying our clients across the globe, or working in one of our corporate teams, you’ll move fast, deliver impact quickly, and grow through hands‑on learning and close collaboration within a supportive global community. You’ll play an active role in shaping a transforming organization by improving processes, challenging norms, and driving meaningful change. And throughout, you’ll take pride in making the impossible possible for a worldwide client base. Together you’ll build something extraordinary alongside colleagues who navigate challenges together, celebrate progress, and consistently raise the bar.

We are looking for an experienced and versatile Engineering Manager to be part of our technology department and contribute to the creation of the next generation of our bespoke software platform. The successful candidate will work closely with our business units and the wider tech team to deliver efficient digital processes for a global 24x7 operation.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and mentorship to up to 2 teams of software engineers, around 12 engineers.
• Architect and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services (Lambda, EKS, DynamoDB, Step Functions, RDS, SNS/SQS).
• Manage the team’s engineering process, ensuring it adheres to the company’s guidelines
• Act as scrum master for the team, ensuring ceremonies are performed and managing the team performance.
• Provide estimates for new features and manage the dates, by communicating and delivering on time.
• Conduct interviews on the hiring processes.
• Drive CI/CD, test automation, and observability practices across the team.
• Collaborate with product managers to align priorities and solutions.
• Observe and enforce the standards set by the Architects.
• Provide Level 3 support for the supported services in close collaboration with the Support team.
• Work with DevOps, DBAs and Infra to resolve incidents in the supported services.
• Enforce the security standards of the company
• Promote engineering best practices and uphold code quality standards.
• Monitor application KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor software engineers, providing guidance on technical and professional development.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Oversee team performance, ensuring delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Encourage collaboration and accountability within the engineering team.

Required Skills, Qualifications, And Experience

• 10+ years of experience in the Software Engineering space, including 5 years of engineering management experience.
• Proven experience leading software engineering teams in cloud-based environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Hands‑on expertise with AWS architecture, serverless services, EKS computing, and event-driven design.
• Experience with CI/CD systems, observability, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform).
• Fluency in one or more backend languages (Java, Python, Node.js).
• Fluency in SQL (MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (DocumentDB, DynamoDB).
• Solid understanding of Scrum, Agile development & DevOps.
• Good understanding of DDD, BDD, TDD and Design Patterns.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures and scalable system design.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to promote engineering best practices and maintain high code quality.
• Cloud‑agnostic mindset with adaptability to evolving technologies.