Engineering Manager - Electric Freedom Enthusiast

Join a fast-growing, listed company with a purpose! Fastned owns and operates a network of 300 fast charging stations across Europe, allowing electric vehicle drivers to charge their car with 100% green energy in just 15 minutes. Our goal is a European network of 1000 fast charging stations in prime locations, where all electric vehicles can charge with renewable energy from the sun and wind. We have recently been voted best charging network in the UK, France and the Netherlands. If you want to make a difference and work in an informal, international scale-up environment with future prospects, then read on!

️Your role

As the Engineering Manager for our Payments team, you will be at the forefront of our mission, responsible for leading and empowering a dynamic and diverse engineering team dedicated to delivering innovative payment solutions. You will be the driving force behind the technical excellence, personal growth, and way of working within your team. If you're a visionary leader with a passion for engineering and driving the transition to electric mobility, this role is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You will take overall responsibility for hiring, team management, agile project management, and the development and quality of this project. You will be working closely with Product Management, fellow Engineering Managers, and the Management Team to align on team goals and collaboration and shape our collective technical vision. This position reports to the Head of Engineering.

️Your overall responsibilities include

Technical Leadership

Drive technical excellence within your engineering team by setting high standards and fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solvingCollaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop the technology for delivering product and technology solutions that redefine the charging experienceProvide guidance and expertise in the development of charging technologies, ensuring our products remain at the forefront of the industry

Personal Growth and Development

Coach, mentor, and inspire your team members to reach their full potential, both technically and personallyCreate an environment that encourages continuous learning, skill development, and career advancementFoster a collaborative and inclusive team culture where diverse perspectives are valued and celebratedPerformance evaluation of your team members and follow-up conversations

Way of working

Ensure that your team operates efficiently, delivering high-quality work while adhering to Agile principles and delivering valueLead your team in executing engineering projects with a focus on quality, scalability, and securityIdentify and help remove impediments to your team's success, promoting smooth and efficient development process️Who we are looking for

A strong foundation in engineering principles and expertise in relevant technologies, ensuring the ability to guide the team effectivelyAt least 5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience with current technical competency in Java, KotlinYou have worked with AWS or other cloud platformsIt's a big plus if you are familiar with Maven, Spring Boot, and Postgres, or some equivalent Experience in nurturing talent, providing guidance, and fostering a collaborative learning environment within the teamAlign technical strategies with overall business objectives, contributing to the company's long-term goals and growthExcellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively convey ideas, provide feedback, and liaise between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to analyze data and metrics to make informed decisions, driving process improvements and team performanceCollaborate across departments, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose within the organizationCommitment to our mission of delivering freedom to electric driversExperience with payment systems is a plus

️Join us in building a better futureWe work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We put a focus on work-life balance, provide you with genuine work flexibility, and have family-friendly policies in place. Our benefits include:

️ Stock option plan -> we believe in shared value creation;

️ A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities;

️ Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks & drinks are provided at our office locations;

️ Full access to our electric vehicle fleet with all charging expenses covered;

️ Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organize an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees;

️Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation and the working gear of your choice

Interested in making an impact?

We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now, send us your CV and explain in your motivation letter why you're excited about joining Fastned. Here's the next steps of the hiring process:

Screening call with RecruiterTake-home assignment and technical interview with our Senior EngineersChat with the Head of Engineering and Product ManagerWe will end the process by having a Coffee Chat with the Director of Product & Engineering

Then, it's time to welcome you on board to Fastned!

Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.

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