Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager (Platform Foundations AWS) Join to apply for the Engineering Manager (Platform Foundations AWS) role at Ebury Role Summary We are seeking a highly experienced leader to fill the role of Engineering Manager in the Platform Foundations AWS team. This role provides direct management and technical guidance to engineering teams and drives the technical strategy for the core infrastructure layer in AWS. You will be accountable for resilience, compliance, scalability, and cost efficiency of the foundational platform within AWS, including Cloud Infrastructure, Networking, Observability, and CI/CD capabilities. You must have experience in a highly regulated environment and be prepared to manage the engineering relationship with internal and external audit bodies. You will enable Ebury's global expansion, including integration of infrastructure for new subsidiaries and M&A activities. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership and Execution: Own the technical roadmap and vision (6-12 month scope) for the team, covering AWS infrastructure, networking, and foundational tooling. Lead the strategic direction for AWS cloud operations and infrastructure automation, ensuring consistency, security, and cost efficiency across the platform. Ensure reliability, availability, security, and scalability of core infrastructure components. Drive technical implementation for global platform integration within AWS, supporting new subsidiaries and M&A activities by applying standardized infrastructure provisioning and best practices. Mentor engineers on complex architectural decisions and best practices. Delivery Management and Operations Oversee and provide direction to the AWS-focused engineering team. Manage delivery, including sprint planning, project health, and balancing team capacity with roadmaps. Align team roadmap with the needs of the wider organization. Establish and monitor KPIs related to system uptime, security posture, cost of infrastructure, and delivery velocity. Be accountable for operational costs and drive cost-saving initiatives through technology choices and platform optimization. Ensure systems have appropriate support, SLAs, on-call rotas, and documentation. People Management and Growth Directly manage, mentor, and coach engineers and Tech Leads, focusing on career growth, performance, and technical development. Manage team performance and well-being, initiating corrective actions when needed. Support hiring strategy by actively managing recruitment pipelines to attract and retain high-performing infrastructure and platform engineers. Foster a culture of ownership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within the squad. Qualifications 3+ years of Engineering Management experience (direct team leadership). Mandatory experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., FinTech, Finance, Healthcare) with an understanding of compliance frameworks and security requirements. Proven experience managing internal and external audit processes affecting core technology platforms. Deep experience with large-scale AWS infrastructure. Expert understanding of Kubernetes and Containerization, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), and modern CI/CD practices across environments. Experience in driving initiatives in Observability, Platform Security (IAM, Network Security), and Infrastructure Cost Management. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and ability to explain complex technical strategies to engineering leadership. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Discretionary bonus based on performance. Dynamic environment with global exposure and strategic impact. Continued personal development through training, certification, and mentorship. About Us Ebury is a FinTech company focused on helping businesses expand internationally through tailored financial solutions. Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have over 1,700 staff across more than 29 markets worldwide. We value diversity and foster an inclusive culture with active employee networks and ESG initiatives, including Women’s Network, LGBTQIA+ Network, and Veterans Network. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV/resume in English. #J-18808-Ljbffr