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Engineering Manager - Verification

SumUp · Berlin, Germany

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
SumUp's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of SumUp's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SumUp
high
331 stale, 22 reposted of 409 open
Hiring momentum
564 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SumUp's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SumUp.

About this role

As the Engineering Manager for the Verification squad at SumUp, you will lead a team focused on identity checks across various markets, ensuring compliance with KYC regulations. Your role involves guiding the team through technical transformations, improving legacy systems, and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. You will collaborate closely with Product, Compliance, and Operations to translate regulatory requirements into engineering outcomes while maintaining high standards for system reliability and observability.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SumUp as an employer.

What you need

  • Proven track record of leading engineering teams through technical transformation, including large-scale migrations and legacy modernization
  • Strong technical depth in backend technologies, particularly Go and API/integration architecture
  • Hands-on experience with observability, CI/CD, and testing practices
  • Experience or willingness to learn about KYC/KYB regulatory environments
  • Ability to communicate with clarity, empathy, and transparency across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Solid people leadership skills, including developing high performers and addressing underperformance

What you get

  • Opportunity to work with global teams on large-scale fintech products
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  • Enrollment onto the Virtual Stock Option programme
  • Dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000
  • Corporate pension scheme matching up to 20% of contributions
  • 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days

Worth weighing

  • Role involves managing legacy systems which may present challenges
  • Office-first setup may not suit candidates preferring remote work
  • High-stakes work in a complex regulatory environment may require adaptability

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Listed by SumUp on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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