Engineering Manager

About the Company

Pliant is a European fintech specializing in B2B payment solutions. Our modular, API-first platform helps businesses streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into their financial workflows. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant supports over 4,000 businesses and more than 20 partners globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing, interdisciplinary engineering team
• Provide up to 50% hands-on development in the initial phase
• Mentor engineers and support career development through regular performance reviews
• Champion engineering excellence, including test-driven development and continuous integration
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to define roadmaps and align on business goals
• Drive technical direction and steer release timelines for the authentication and authorization architecture
• Set and track quarterly team OKRs

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development experience with Java, Kotlin, or Spring Boot
• 2+ years of experience in leadership or management roles
• Strong background in distributed, testable, and maintainable backend systems
• Prior experience with authentication and authorization topics
• Deep understanding of REST APIs, PostgreSQL, and microservices
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and drive technical best practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and project management capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on security-related infrastructure
• Experience working with third-party security vendors

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration
• Choice of hardware (Windows laptop or MacBook Pro)
• Flat hierarchy and transparent communication
• Flexibility and possibility to work remotely
• Company card with a monthly allowance for lunches and coffee