The Engineering Manager leads multiple cross-functional engineering teams responsible for the development, performance and ongoing operation of Pepperstone’s core trading platform, including the Order Management System (OMS), trading integrations and platform services.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in an Engineering Manager (or equivalent leadership) role within an agile, product-led environment
- Proven experience leading engineering teams in complex, distributed system environments, with exposure to both backend platforms and client-facing systems
- Strong domain experience in ultra low-latency, high-throughput systems, ideally within trading, fintech, betting or gaming environments
- Deep technical expertise in backend engineering, with strong proficiency in Java, Kotlin or Go, and a strong understanding of performance optimisation and concurrency
- Strong understanding of distributed systems design, including scalability, fault tolerance, resilience and efficient inter-service communication
- Experience designing and working with API and service communication pattern (e.g. REST, gRPC), particularly in performance-sensitive environments
- Strong knowledge of software design principles and patterns (e.g. SOLID, Strategy, Observer, Façade), with experience across object-oriented and functional programming
- Experience with modern software development practices, including automated testing (unit, integration), version control and structured development workflows
- Experience working with cloud infrastructure and containerised environment (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and automated deployment pipelines
- Understanding of observability concepts, including monitoring, logging and system health visibility
- Experience working with remote, distributed and global teams
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
- Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
- 10 days of Company paid sick leave annually
- 21 days of paid vacation within the first year of employment, increasing to 25 days after one year
- 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
- Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for your healthcare needs
- Pension fund
- Employee referral bonuses for referring top talent to the company
- Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
- Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
- Frequent events and celebrations
- Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
- Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
- Convenient and cozy office located near the Limassol Municipal Garden
