About KingMakers KingMakers is redefining sports and gaming entertainment across Africa through innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. As an Engineering Manager for Payments, you will lead a team of engineers in building scalable, high-performance systems and mentor others while aligning technical execution with business goals. About the Role As an Engineering Manager, you will: * Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring the delivery of innovative, scalable, and maintainable solutions that align with business objectives * Drive technical excellence by promoting best practices, resolving complex challenges, and fostering a collaborative environment * Act as a bridge between technical teams and stakeholders, aligning technical roadmaps with business goals while communicating risks and opportunities effectively * Focus on team growth, ensuring engineers have the tools, guidance, and support to excel in their roles Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership * Guide the team in designing and developing scalable, secure, and reliable payment systems * Oversee system architecture, balancing innovation with maintainability and performance * Ensure smooth execution of complex, cross-functional projects * Champion best practices, testing, and quality assurance in all deliverables Team Management * Mentor, coach, and grow engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and innovation * Provide clear feedback, career guidance, and motivation to help team members excel * Build cohesion across frontend and backend squads,



ensuring alignment on goals and delivery Strategic & Operational Excellence * Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps aligned with business goals * Drive continuous improvement in workflows, observability, and incident management * Balance priorities between new feature development, system maintenance, and bug fixing Requirements We are looking for a dynamic leader who is passionate about technology and thrives in a rapidly growing organization. To be successful in this role, you'll need: Top Attributes * Team player & humble leader * Exceptional communication skills * Proactive problem-solver * Proven experience leading engineering teams Technical Skills * Strong expertise in React, Tailwind, Angular, C#, .NET, SQL, MongoDB, Kafka * Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure or similar) is highly valued * Familiarity with financial/booking systems * Knowledge of microservices, event-driven systems, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) * Solid grounding in CI/CD, test automation, and Agile practices Bonus Points For * Payments or iGaming industry experience * Private Health Insurance: Free health insurance with Alan for you, and discounts for your partner and children/s * Extra Time Off: Additional leave days, including your birthday off * Hybrid Work: A adaptable arrangement with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote each week * Team Activities: Regular events to build connections and foster collaboration * Reduced Working Hours: Fridays, and full months of July and August * Office Perks: Free snacks, coffee, and a welcoming environment * Performance Bonus: Discretionary rewards recognizing your contributions Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KingMakers. Get notified about new Engineering Manager jobs in Madrid, Spain. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Engineering Manager (Madrid)
🏢 KingMakers
📍 Madrid