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Giesecke+Devrient

Software Engineering Manager

3 days ago

El Prat de Llobregat

Giesecke+Devrient makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our co-operation within G+D. We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager who will lead multiple talented teams shaping the future of our innovative digital payment solutions! You’ll oversee the disciplinary management of engineers working on diverse components, including frontend, backend, mobile, and embedded secure elements, while fostering collaboration across departments to deliver high-impact results and ensuring industry best practices are at the core of our processes. Our dynamic, inclusive culture thrives on mentorship, collaboration, and continuous self-improvement, empowering you to inspire and grow your teams. You’re a passionate leader who excels in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is driven by innovation and excellence. You will work with the CTO, driving the materialization of the technological strategy and vision within the organization, while ensuring that business objectives are met. Your Responsibilities: • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor cross-functional development teams, fostering collaboration and high performance., • Cultural Stewardship: Champion a positive and inclusive company culture, aligning team values and behaviors with our mission., • Recruitment: Own the hiring process end-to-end, from sourcing to onboarding, to attract and retain top engineering talent., • Talent Development: Implement and oversee training, mentoring, and professional development initiatives for team members., • Performance Management: Conduct regular performance reviews, provide actionable feedback, and address personnel issues proactively., • Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the CTO and senior leadership to align team objectives with the company’s technical and business strategies., • Operational Efficiency: Continually optimize team workflows, processes, and tools to improve productivity, communication, and collaboration., • Resource Management: Allocate team members and resources effectively to meet project goals with efficiency and quality., • Conflict Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve interpersonal or workflow conflicts to maintain a harmonious work environment. Required Skills and Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent technical experience., • Proven experience (5+ years) as a software engineer; recent hands-on experience is strongly preferred., • 5+ years of experience managing or leading engineering teams, with a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams., • Strong technical background; capable of earning respect and credibility with engineering teams through knowledge and experience., • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; able to motivate, empower, and inspire team members., • Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive team culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous improvement., • Experience with talent development, conducting performance reviews, and giving effective feedback., • Sound judgment in project and resource management; able to prioritize effectively and deliver results., • Skilled in process improvement and implementing best practices in software development and team operations., • Adept at handling conflict resolution and managing change in a dynamic environment., • Experience collaborating closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders Preferred Experience: • Experience scaling teams in a fast-growing startup or dynamic environment., • Background in Agile methodologies or similar modern software development practices., • Experience with recruitment, onboarding, and developing strategies for employee engagement and retention. What’s great about working with us: • Culture and diversity: Join a people-oriented environment with different nationalities and a great team spirit, flat hierarchies (everyone speaks to everyone). Equal Opportunity Employer and LGBT+ friendly., • Team: An opportunity to shape our engineering culture and work with a passionate, mission-driven team. Collaboration with a diverse and very international team of outstanding people., • Global Collaboration: Work collaboratively with stakeholders around the globe., • Impactful Work: You will have the opportunity to participate in and shape a global lighthouse project in the domain of digital currencies., • Career Development: Benefit from continuous training, coaching, and talent development programs., • Social Benefits: Flexible compensation (transport tickets, training, private insurance), etc., • Own canteen: Take a break with our breakfast and lunch service: choose between a wide range of menus, salad desk, and sandwiches service. Nicely priced!, • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours with the option for remote work (Mon–Thu 8:30 – 17:30 and Fri 8:30 – 15:30; 3 days of remote work)., • Location: El Prat de Llobregat. Easy communication by private transport or public transport: Bus 88, 110, PR4 and Metro L10S (ZAL/Riu Vell).