Engineering Manager, Core APIs

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager, Core APIs in Belgium. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to drive the development of high-performance API platforms powering cutting-edge fraud prevention technologies. In this role, you will lead a talented team of engineers focused on building scalable, reliable, and developer-centric solutions used by organizations worldwide. You will play a key role in shaping technical strategy, fostering engineering excellence, and supporting team growth in a collaborative remote-first environment. The position combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, offering the chance to influence architecture, scalability, and product innovation at scale. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced SaaS environments, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are passionate about building strong engineering cultures. This role offers the flexibility of fully remote work while collaborating with globally distributed teams. Accountabilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of software engineers responsible for developing and scaling core API services and platform infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership on architecture, scalability, performance optimization, and cloud-native development practices.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers, product managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver robust API-first solutions.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence through code reviews, coaching, technical guidance, and continuous learning initiatives.
• Drive agile development processes and ensure timely delivery of high-quality, scalable software products.
• Support team growth through performance management, career development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization.
• Promote innovation, accountability, and operational excellence while continuously improving engineering processes and workflows.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience managing software engineering teams in agile development environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, ideally within SaaS or cloud-based platforms.
• Strong technical expertise in software architecture, API development, and cloud infrastructure.
• Proven track record of leading teams that successfully deliver scalable and reliable software solutions.
• Experience working in fast-paced, iterative environments with evolving priorities and business needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a strategic and growth-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with AWS and modern cloud-native technologies is highly desirable.
• Experience with programming languages such as Go and/or TypeScript is a plus.
• Previous experience in high-growth or remote-first organizations is beneficial.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with global collaboration opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience, skills, and location.
• Opportunity to work on innovative fraud detection and identity technologies at scale.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture that values collaboration and continuous learning.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud-native technologies and developer-focused products.
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding global organization.
• Flexible work environment designed to support autonomy and work-life balance.
• Collaborative engineering culture with a strong focus on mentorship and technical excellence.

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