Engineering Manager (Payments)

Job Description

Proton is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead its Payments team. This role is based in Barcelona, London, or Paris. The Payments team is crucial for enabling revenue generation across the Proton ecosystem by introducing new payment methods and architecting client libraries. The Engineering Manager will contribute technically, lead the team, deliver new features, oversee software design, and support team member development.

What this role involves:

• Working with product and engineering stakeholders to build short and long-term roadmaps.
• Managing engineer performance and career development.
• Driving hiring and onboarding of new team members.
• Building a collaborative environment.
• Promoting team resiliency by eliminating knowledge silos.
• Participating in design documents, proposals, and code reviews.

What Proton is looking for:

• Past experience as a backend developer, possibly in PHP, and working with REST API at scale.
• Database and data modeling knowledge (we use MySQL).
• Experience with payment processing, billing systems, financial reporting a strong plus.
• Experience leading large and complex projects as a backend engineer.
• Experience managing a team of engineers and coaching them on their career development.
• Familiarity with agile and scrum best practices.
• Experience breaking down large initiatives into smaller, user-centric milestones.
• Experience communicating with product owners and stakeholders to ensure team alignment with business objectives.
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in a relevant field of study.

What Proton offers:

• Office First approach with hybrid work (up to 30% remote).
• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Competitive retirement savings options.
• Stock Options in Proton.
• Lunch and snacks provided in offices.
• Transport cost support.
• Flexible working hours.
• Learning and Development opportunities.
• Generous vacation and leave policies.
• Wellness programs.