Engineering Manager (Hands-On)

About the Organization
A specialized provider of corporate services, supporting organizations in strengthening governance, investor relations, and regulatory compliance via digital platforms. The company operates internationally, with a focus on European markets, serving a diverse client base that includes publicly listed firms, private enterprises, advisors, and public institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of 5+ software engineers, with responsibilities split between hands-on development (50%) and leadership duties, including mentorship and performance management.

• Architect and deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions while ensuring adherence to high-quality software standards.

• Perform rigorous code reviews, resolve complex technical issues, and enforce security and development best practices.

• Partner with Product Owners to translate business objectives into technical deliverables.

• Champion Agile/Scrum frameworks, refine team workflows, and optimize tooling for efficiency.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for onboarding, knowledge sharing, and development processes.

• Participate in periodic travel to coordinate with distributed teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant discipline.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with .NET technologies (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core).

• 2+ years in a team leadership role within software development.

• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), microservices architecture, and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with frontend frameworks (React.js, Angular) is advantageous.

• Familiarity with DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Gitflow.

• Basic understanding of EU financial regulations (e.g., Market Abuse Regulation, Whistleblowing Directive) is desirable.

Key Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership, clear communication, and analytical problem-solving skills.

• Ability to cultivate teamwork, mentor junior staff, and adapt to evolving priorities.

• Commitment to professional growth and staying current with industry trends.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Vasileios Lazaridis