Area Engineering Manager - Banking

About Shine Shine exists to help freelancers and small business owners reclaim the joy of working for themselves. Running a business shouldn't mean drowning in financial admin - it should be inspiring and rewarding. Our app brings banking, invoicing, accounting and admin together in one place, so entrepreneurs can focus on what matters most: growing their business and enjoying the freedom of working for themselves. We're a multicultural team of over 400 people across France, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands. By bringing together leading European fintechs like Shine, Kontist and Tellow, we've built a single, intuitive platform designed for simplicity, speed and accuracy - backed by local, award-winning support. Your Hiring Experience Matters Just as we respect our customers' time, we respect yours. Your experience with Shine should feel simple, transparent and genuinely supportive. If this sounds like somewhere you want to grow, we'd love to hear from you. The Banking Team at Shine The Banking domain is responsible for accounts, payments, cards, ledger, compliance flows, and the architecture that powers all financial operations. The mission: build a single, unified banking experience across four markets, on a new in-house core banking engine. Your Role We are looking for a Area Engineering Manager who combines strong leadership with the ability to be hands-on when needed. In this role, you will lead multiple teams within the Banking domain while also directly managing newly formed or project-based teams (such as Lending or market-specific initiatives). You will play a key role in shaping team structures, driving delivery, and supporting the evolution of our banking platform. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building new areas from the ground up , while also ensuring alignment and execution across existing teams. Key Responsibilities Lead and support 4 engineering teams through their Engineering Managers Act as a direct Engineering Manager for newly formed or project teams (e.g., Lending, DK project) until they scale and require dedicated leadership Contribute to architectural and technical decisions across core banking systems (ledger, payments, KYC/AML, reconciliation, etc.) Partner closely with Product, Design, Compliance, Risk, and Operations Drive clarity, prioritization, and strong execution across teams Be hands-on when needed, especially in early-stage initiatives, to help teams move forward Support hiring, team structuring, and headcount planning Foster a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture Ensure systems meet reliability, scalability, and regulatory requirements Your First 6–12 Months Build strong relationships with Engineering Managers and teams across Banking Ensure alignment and execution across the teams you support Launch and directly manage new initiatives or project teams (e.g., Lending, DK project) Define team structures and support hiring as new areas grow Contribute to the evolution of the core banking platform Improve delivery predictability and operational excellence Support the integration of new domains into the broader Banking ecosystem About You You are a pragmatic leader who can balance leading leaders with hands-on involvement when needed. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, building new teams or projects from scratch, and creating structure as things scale. Must-Have Experience Experience as a Area Engineering Manager ** or similar role , managing multiple teams or managers Background in fintech, banking, or complex backend systems Strong technical foundation with the ability to contribute to architectural discussions Experience setting up or scaling new teams, projects, or domains Ability to balance execution, leadership, and hands-on support Strong stakeholder management skills across Product and business teams Experience working in multi-country, distributed environments Fluent in English Nice to Have Experience with lending products or market launches Familiarity with European regulatory frameworks (PSD2, AML/KYC, SEPA) Experience with accounting, invoicing, or adjacent financial domains What’s In It For You? Compensation: Competitive salary depending on experience and location. Scale-Up Impact: Join a high-growth environment with ~500 passionate people across Europe and multiple acquisitions; your work has direct, measurable impact Events and Travels : Regular team events, international trips, and cross-European networking opportunities Location 📍 Paris (hybrid – 3 days/week in office) Not within commuting distance of Paris? Apply anyway for some Product & Tech roles, a remote setup may be considered in Berlin, Amsterdam, or Copenhagen, depending on profile and team needs. Equal Opportunity Employer We follow the principle of equal treatment to consider all job applicants and do not discriminate based on their gender, sexual orientation, color, racial or ethnic origin, religion, disability, etc. as per applicable law. Our recruitment process 1️⃣ Screening call with Talent Acquisition – motivations, leadership style, adaptability 2️⃣ Deep dive with VP Engineering 3️⃣ Interview with VP Product 4️⃣ Case session – strategy, architecture, migration, team leadership 5️⃣ Team Interview with Head of Design, Engineering Managers, Staff Engineers 6️⃣ Cultural Interview (personality and logical assessment)