Engineering Manager - Billing & Payments (f/m/d)

Purpose of PositionIn the Billing & Payments Tribe, we design the experiences that define how our customers pay-and how our partners get paid. As we scale, we're creating a new engineering team and are looking for an Engineering Manager to shape it from the ground up.This role is ideal for an experienced people leader who thrives in complex domains, values strong feedback loops, and enjoys building autonomous, high-performing teams with real ownership and impact.Key TasksAs an Engineering Manager, your primary focus is people, delivery, and impact.You will:Lead and grow a team of 5-6 engineers across Germany, Romania, and other engineering hubsCoach and mentor engineers, supporting both career growth and technical excellenceFoster strong feedback loops that support continuous learning and improvementCreate a safe, empowering environment where decisions are delegated and ownership is clearPartner closely with Product Management to define team goals, priorities, and OKRsOwn delivery commitments and continuously improve team effectiveness and predictabilityCollaborate with other tribes, platform teams, and enabling teams (Product, DevOps, UX, InfoSec, etc.)Support hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and individual development planningRepresent your team toward stakeholders and contribute to engineering-wide strategySkills & ExpertiseRequired:8+ years experience in software engineering2+ years in an Engineering Manager or similar leadership role (Technical Leads transitioning into management are welcome)Experience building and scaling teams in distributed environmentsStrong coaching mindset with a passion for developing peopleConfidence operating in a financial or payments domain (e.g. billing, invoicing, payment flows, compliance)A solid technical foundation that allows you to:Understand and discuss architecture and system designGuide teams on testing, CI/CD, and engineering best practicesConsider long-term technical strategy, trade-offs, and system interactionsA data-informed approach to decision-making, with a bias toward observability and learningA proactive mindset toward AI and emerging technologies, with the curiosity and willingness to experiment, learn, and leverage them to drive team efficiency and innovationWhat we valueBeyond technical and leadership experience, we care deeply about:Clear, thoughtful communication-adapted to technical and non-technical audiencesPragmatic problem-solving and analytical thinkingCuriosity about the business, customers, and the "why" behind the workA collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvementOur OfferFlexi-Week and Work-Life Balance: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing, offering you a flexible four-day Flexi-Week at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. We also offer a variety of different paid special leaves.Remote Working Allowance: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs.

In addition, we will support you in setting up your remote workspace appropriately.Flexi-Office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our Flexi-Office and hybrid/remote work possibilities to work across Awin regionsMeal Vouchers: You will be supported with a certain net sum to spend it on a variety of lunches.Health & Wellbeing: The insurance covers several types of health, vision and / or dental treatments for you and for up to one additional family member.Remote Working Furniture Package: After 3 months of employment, you will be eligible for a furniture package, which should enable you to set up a proper workplace at your remote working locationAppreciation: Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer program.Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.Like all businesses, we've had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core.

Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world's leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.Awin is part of the Axel Springer group.Learn more at , and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here:Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.