Engineering Manager – PHP & Java Teams 🚀 Lead, innovate, and scale cutting-edge tech

Are you a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments? My client - a Real-Time Payments solutions provider is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead their PHP and Java teams, driving innovation, delivery, and excellence across a rapidly scaling product platform.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and inspire talented PHP & Java developers, mentoring and growing high-performing teams.
• Own the roadmap delivery — from planning and execution to deployment and post-release support.
• Shape architecture and best practices across PHP and Java systems while keeping quality, security, and scalability top of mind.
• Collaborate across functions with product, QA, DevOps, and security to accelerate delivery and impact.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tooling, and team performance.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience leading multiple engineering squads (on & off-shore)
• Hands-on coding experience with PHP frameworks and Java/Spring Boot.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of web architectures, APIs, and enterprise integrations.
• Excellent communication skills and experience managing stakeholders.
• A collaborative, problem-solving mindset with a passion for scaling teams and products.

Why You’ll Love It Here Join a fast-growing, purpose-driven company that values your ideas and impact. You’ll thrive in a culture that’s:

• Hands-on & collaborative: every voice matters, and cross-functional teamwork is core.
• Supportive & growth-oriented: learn from experienced leaders, and grow your career with real ownership.
• Purpose-driven: solve real-world challenges in payments and technology for dynamic industries.

If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and scale with a team that’s shaping the future of payments, this is your playground.