Engineering Manager

MODIFI is a global FinTech company. We enable international commerce through a digital platform for B2B payments: With MODIFI, Exporters get paid instantly, while Importers have the option to pay later. In addition we provide trade management services. We empower businesses to grow, fostering strong international partnerships and benefitting local economies.

We are looking for an experienced and energetic Engineering Manager with a strong background in Java development to join our Product & Engineering team in Berlin. At MODIFI, you will have the unique opportunity to help change the way Exporters and Importers are doing business around the world by providing unparalleled tools and services to our customers.

Come and shape the future of global commerce with MODIFI!

Description

• Lead a cross-functional Squad of Java and JavaScript Engineers, helping them to become self-organised, agile and autonomous
• Be responsible for the people within the Squad as well as for the delivery
• Contribute to the success of your Squad with hands-on coding in Java and Spring Boot
• Define objectives, track the progress and support every Engineer in achieving them
• Coach and mentor the Engineers by providing regular feedback
• Establish a vital Engineering culture
• Team-up with other Engineering Managers and the Senior Product Leadership
• Work closely with the CTO and the Founders of the company

Requirements

• A Software Engineering professional with at least 2 years of experience in a relevant Leadership role (such as Engineering Manager or VP Engineering with People responsibility)
• Responsibility for the people in your team as well as a bias towards contributing hands-on by writing code
• A proven track record in building best-in-class software systems
• Expert in Java and related technologies, such as Spring Boot, relational databases and Kafka
• Solid understanding of JavaScript (knowledge in frameworks such as React.js or Angular) is a plus
• An emphatic and inspirational Leader
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with the ability to work in a structured way
• An effective problem solver with a strong Business sense
• Eager to work in a fast-paced, fault-tolerant, agile environment with cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English

Benefits

Why MODIFI? Because we rock!

• Diversity is more than a word to us - join a company with team mates with 16+ different nationalities and backgrounds
• We have networks around the globe with offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dhaka, Dubai, Mumbai, Shenzhen and Singapore.
• We care about the environment - that’s why we commit to a clear understanding of our CO2 footprint and strive to reach neutrality .
• You want to get to know your colleagues better?! We organize regular gatherings, events and parties.
• Many perks like a cultural day, personal training, language courses and more.
• At MODIFI we have a very hands-on mindset, giving our people the chance to grow with their responsibilities.
• Think big. Think bigger! Think 10x!
• We live by our values: ‘own your actions’, ‘grow together’ and ‘make it happen’.

Here at MODIFI we are building the next-generation global trade payment platform. Since our start in 2018, we have been growing extensively and today we’re ready to move to the next level. MODIFI is the right place to make global trade happen. International trade drives global development.

Our multicultural team operates internationally in more than 11 countries. No matter your religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, origin or relationship status; we encourage everyone to be their authentic selves.

We are looking for the most talented people with an attitude to win any battle. Are you passionate about solving problems and ready to conquer the world? Sounds interesting? Send us your CV today!