Senior Engineering Manager - Platform Engineering – Mollie Jobs

Careers at Mollie Senior Engineering Manager - Platform Engineering Senior Engineering Manager - Platform Engineering Lisbon Engineering Platform Engineering FullTime Apply now Apply now Our tech stack Build with us Businesses deserve better from finance. Less friction, more freedom. Since 2004, Mollie has been on a mission to make payments and money management effortless for every business in Europe. Today, more than 250,000 companies trust our all-in-one platform to get paid, manage money and grow on their terms. Simple, scalable and built with real businesses in mind. We're one of Europe's fastest-growing fintechs, with 900+ Mollies across 12+ locations. Our people make this growth possible. We move fast, build with purpose and care deeply about our customers. Whether you're solving problems, building market-leading products or exploring how AI can make work smarter, you'll have the freedom to create and the trust to deliver. If you're ready to grow, shape the future of fintech and join an ambitious, high-performing team, this is the place for you. Your impact Mollie is evolving from a payment processor into a full financial services provider, and our infrastructure needs to be as ambitious as our vision. As Engineering Manager for our Edge & Network team in the Platform Engineering domain, you will lead the team responsible for the very entry point of our ecosystem. You’ll own the global traffic management, security, and connectivity that ensure our services are fast, reliable, and secure for hundreds of thousands of merchants. This isn't just about keeping the lights on; it’s about architecting a world-class platform that enables our product teams to ship with confidence. You’ll drive the technical roadmap for our edge services and service mesh, balancing high-performance engineering with a people-first leadership style. We’re looking for a leader who can mentor a high-performing team, bridge the gap between complex infrastructure and business value, and help us scale our network architecture to meet the next decade of growth. What you'll ship Build and scale a high-performance Edge and Network platform that supports Mollie’s transition to a multi-service financial ecosystem. Drive the evolution of our Service Mesh and global traffic routing to ensure 99.99% availability and seamless connectivity. Deliver a developer-centric internal platform that allows engineering teams to manage their own network requirements with zero friction. Lead and mentor a team of specialized engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous delivery. Optimize our edge security and WAF strategies to stay ahead of evolving threats while maintaining peak performance. What you'll bring Proven experience leading and scaling infrastructure or platform engineering teams in high-growth environments. Deep technical expertise in modern networking, including Service Mesh, Load Balancing, and Edge computing. A strong track record of managing distributed systems on public cloud providers, specifically GCP. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and a "platform-as-a-product" mindset to empower other developers. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex network architecture into clear business outcomes. Grow your way At Mollie, growth is personal. We believe everyone should have the chance to develop their skills, explore new challenges and shape their career on their own terms. You'll get regular feedback and performance reviews to support your development, with fair and transparent salary reviews along the way. Many Mollies move into new roles or take on new projects to stretch themselves, and we actively hire from within to help you take the next step. No matter if you're aiming for promotion, exploring a different career path or building new skills, you'll be supported with the tools, trust and opportunities to grow your way. Unlock your full potential and join us to eliminate financial bureaucracy If you're excited by the idea of building what's next, for yourself and for thousands of businesses across Europe, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV (in English) using the form below. Want a peek behind the scenes? Check out what life at Mollie is really like. AI at Mollie We believe in Always Be Shipping, and AI brings that philosophy to life across every team, every role, every day AI is core to how we build. It helps us move faster, simplify work and make smarter decisions, creating real impact for the businesses we serve. We're looking for people who are excited to use AI to shape the future of finance with us. Apply now Apply now Our tech stack Our tech stack Apply now Benefits Noise cancelling headphones MacBook Birthday off Complimentary baby days 20 days working from abroad 22 holiday days Commute allowance Work from home budget Bike lease plan Internet allowance Lunch voucher Wellbeing program Pension contribution Health insurance Bonus scheme Equity plans Referral bonus Learning platform Mentor program Noise cancelling headphones MacBook Birthday off Complimentary baby days 20 days working from abroad 22 holiday days Commute allowance Work from home budget Bike lease plan Internet allowance Lunch voucher Wellbeing program Pension contribution Health insurance Bonus scheme Equity plans Referral bonus Learning platform Mentor program How we hire Step 1 Apply Our Talent Acquisition team and hiring manager will review your application, and respond within 2 weeks. Step 2 Screening call If you seem like a Mollie-in-the-making, we’ll invite you to a screening call so we can learn more about each other. Step 3 Are you the one? You'll have two or more interviews. And if it's a highly technical role, we'll also assess the specific skills you'll need.