Hybrid: 3–4 days/week in our Bratislava office

Salary: 5,000 – 7,000 € / month

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (TPP)

Start Date: Earliest January/February (1-month onboarding period)

Team Size: Engineering organization of ~100 people, divided into squads of 6–8 engineers

About the Company

Join one of the top 2 global leaders in the sports betting affiliate marketing industry. In 2024, the company achieved more than 100 million visitors and collaborated with over 50 international clients. With worldwide hubs and colleagues across the globe, the company continuously invests in innovation, technology, and long-term growth.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to take ownership of a key engineering pillar within the company. You will lead a primarily backend-focused team, drive the delivery of new product functionalities, and collaborate with stakeholders and managers from multiple departments.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and support a backend-oriented engineering team (including performance reviews and individual development plans).
Oversee the implementation of new features and technical solutions.
Work closely with product managers, data teams, marketing, and cross-functional leadership.
Help build and manage technical roadmaps, priorities, and engineering processes.
Provide occasional hands-on contribution (technical guidance, code reviews, architectural discussions).
Manage sprint planning, team capacity, and workflow using Jira.
Ensure high standards of code quality and overall system architecture.

Requirements

Proven experience in engineering or technical team leadership.
Strong hands-on background in software development
Ability to take ownership of complex systems and drive technical decision-making.
Experience with agile development practices (SCRUM is a plus).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Languages: English and Slovak.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with modern backend technologies.
Experience working with high-traffic systems or large-scale platforms.
Background in affiliate, marketing tech, or similar domains.
Experience in scaling products or managing teams in a fast-growing environment.

What We Offer

Bonus: 10% annual performance bonus
Flexible working hours (core hours 10:00 – 15:00, shorter Fridays during summer)
Strong healthcare and pension benefits
Long-term investment plans
Various memberships (wellbeing, education, sports, etc.)
Company-provided hardware + 300 € equipment budget

Why Join Us

Work on products with massive reach and global influence.
Collaborate with international teams and colleagues across multiple hubs.
Contribute to a strong engineering culture with autonomy and innovation.
Shape the architecture, strategy, and direction of key systems.
Enjoy a stable, fast-growing environment with long-term vision and opportunities.