Manager, Systems Engineering at Global Payments

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Payments, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure roles
At least 3 years in technical leadership positions
Proven experience managing teams with diverse technical specializations
Strong technical background in Cloud Infrastructure: GCP, AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, networking, security
Strong technical background in DevOps Automation: Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, Ba (likely Bash or similar scripting)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of Engineers across cloud infrastructure and pipeline automation domains
Provide technical mentorship and career development guidance to team members with diverse skill sets (GCP/AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Harness)
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and facilitate professional growth through training and certification programs
Foster a collaborative culture that promotes knowledge sharing
Recruit, onboard, and retain top-tier talent in competitive markets for cloud and DevOps engineering roles
Establish team goals, KPIs, and success metrics aligned with business objectives and technical excellence standards
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with development teams, security, and operations to ensure seamless service delivery
Define and drive the technical strategy for cloud infrastructure evolution and CI/CD automation advancement
Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, multi-cloud infrastructure solutions across GCP and AWS platforms
Guide the development of enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks using Jenkins, Harness, and related technologies
Ensure adherence to Infrastructure as Code principles using Terraform, Ansible, and configuration management best practices
Drive adoption of cloud-native technologies, containerization, and microservices deployment patterns
Establish technical standards, coding practices, and architectural guidelines for both infrastructure and automation domains
Lead technical decision-making processes and provide guidance on complex infrastructure and automation challenges
Collaborate with senior leadership to align infrastructure and automation roadmaps with business objectives
Manage planning, resource allocation, and capacity planning for infrastructure and tooling investments
Present technical strategies, progress updates, and risk assessments to stakeholders
Coordinate with project managers and product owners to ensure infrastructure and automation support for product deliveries
Lead cross-departmental initiatives and represent the team in architectural review boards and technical committees

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GCPAWSTerraformAnsibleJenkinsHarnessDevOpsCloud Infrastructure

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location and arrangement for this role?

The position is located in Warsaw with a hybrid work model.

What technical skills and tools are required for this position?

Key skills include expertise in GCP/AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and Harness, along with knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and microservices.

What does the team leadership responsibilities involve?

Responsibilities include leading and managing a team of Engineers, providing technical mentorship, conducting 1:1s and performance reviews, fostering collaboration, recruiting talent, and setting team goals and KPIs.

What is the company culture like for this team?

The culture emphasizes collaboration, knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and professional growth through mentorship, training, and certification programs.

What makes a strong candidate for this Manager, Systems Engineering role?

A strong candidate will have experience balancing hands-on technical expertise in cloud and DevOps with strong people management skills, plus the ability to provide technical leadership and strategic direction.