Engineering Manager (Site Reliability)

Moniepoint Group; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Pension

Health insurance

Paid leave

Resumo da oferta

Moniepoint Group is seeking an Engineering Manager (Site Reliability) in Lisbon to lead delivery within the SRE tooling team. You will translate product requirements into EPICs and manage end-to-end technical planning with engineers, PMs, QA, and UX, ensuring timely, high-quality feature delivery.

You will guide sprint planning, track velocity, and maintain strong collaboration across stakeholders while upholding engineering standards and CI/CD practices.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a software engineer or similar.
• 5+ years of Node.js / Python experience.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, sprint planning and backlog management.
• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsabilidades

• Own delivery and execution within the Site Reliability engineering tooling team; translate requirements into EPICs and technical stories.
• Plan and organize sprints with defined goals, establish timelines and milestones, and identify dependencies early.
• Track team velocity and coordinate dependencies across stakeholders to prevent bottlenecks.
• Contribute to design patterns and code reviews to uphold high-quality standards.
• Ensure monitoring and observability with defined SLIs/SLOs; publish post-deployment metrics with Product Managers.

Conhecimentos

Software development

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Backend development

System design

Stakeholder communication

Formação académica

BSc in Computer Science or related field

Ferramentas

Node.js

Python

CI/CD

Monitoring tools

Jira

Git

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Who we are Moniepoint Inc. is Africa's all-in-one financial platform, helping 20 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, cross-border, and business management tools each month.

Who we are Moniepoint Inc. is Africa's all-in-one financial platform, helping 20 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, cross-border, and business management tools each month. As Nigeria's largest merchant acquirer, we power most of the country's point-of-sale (POS) transactions. Through our subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes over $250 billion in digital payment transaction value annually.

About the role

As an Engineering Manager, you will drive the successful delivery and execution of projects within your teams. You will manage end-to-end technical planning, ensuring that product requirements are translated into actionable tasks, while orchestrating collaboration between various stakeholders, including engineers, product managers, QA, and UX. This role requires a deep understanding of software design and development and the ability to plan, execute, and deliver product features in a timely and predictable manner. You will also be responsible for maintaining high technical standards, managing team bandwidth, and ensuring project milestones are met with efficiency and accuracy.

What you'll get to do

Own delivery and execution within the Site Reliability Engineering tooling team. Evaluate product requirements for feasibility and ensure they align with the existing product architecture, translating them into EPICs and technical stories. Work closely with Product Managers and Engineers to refine and groom tasks.

Plan and organize sprints with clearly defined goals, using project planning tools to establish timelines, and delivery milestones, and identify task dependencies early. Foster engineering processes that promote seamless collaboration and teamwork.

Track team velocity to ensure resources are effectively allocated, balancing bandwidth with task demands. Coordinate alignment and manage dependencies across multiple stakeholders to prevent bottlenecks and ensure smooth execution.

Contribute to critical projects by ensuring appropriate design patterns and coding techniques are applied. Remain hands‑on, participating in code reviews to uphold high‑quality standards.

Ensure monitoring and observability are in place for all owned services, meeting defined SLIs/SLOs. Partner with Product Managers to track and publish post‑deployment product metrics, ensuring transparency with key stakeholders.

To succeed in this role, you should have

Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role.

5+ years of Node JS / python experience.

A minimum of 3 years of leadership experience is a must.

Strong understanding of agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog management.

Expertise in breaking down complex product requirements into structured EPICs, Stories, and Tasks.

Solid experience with backend technologies. Experience with frontend is a plus.

Knowledge of project planning tools for visualizing and tracking delivery timelines.

Familiarity with engineering metrics and monitoring tools to assess team performance and product health.

Capability to debug complex technical issues during incidents to identify solutions and run blameless RCA sessions.

Understanding of deployment pipelines, continuous integration (CI), continuous deployment (CD), and their corresponding metrics.

Ability to drive alignment across diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Exceptional ability to manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Proven track record of improving team velocity and fostering efficient delivery.

BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Generic Skills

Problem-solving: Ability to assess complex problems, find solutions, and make sound decisions.

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and stakeholder reporting.

Adaptability: Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, changing environment, adjusting strategies as needed.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous in documenting technical requirements and ensuring all aspects of a project are accounted for.

Supervisory skills

Team Management: Experience in managing and mentoring engineers, ensuring team growth and performance.

Resource Allocation: Ability to assess bandwidth and manage resource distribution to optimize team performance.

Feedback: Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering a growth‑oriented environment.

Stakeholder Management: Lead project status reviews, manage expectations, and ensure smooth communication between teams and leadership.

What we can offer you

Culture - We put our people first and prioritize the well‑being of every team member. We've built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.

Learning - We have a learning and development‑focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.

Compensation - You'll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, paid leave, plus other benefits.

What to expect in the hiring process

A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters.

A live coding and code review session.

A system design and technical discussion round.

A project planning, execution, and product thinking round.

A behavioral and technical interview with the hiring manager.

Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

Engineering Manager (Site Reliability) Lisbon, Portuguese Republic, PT