Plata is a Mexico-founded fintech startup created by former Tinkoff executives that operates as a licensed bank.
<p>We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the Risk Technology team - a platform team building core infrastructure and internal products for Plata’s risk organization and its developers.</p> <p>This team focuses on creating scalable, reliable, and flexible engineering solutions that enable risk teams to move faster, operate more efficiently, and support the company’s growth.</p> <p>We are looking for a technically strong leader who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, driving high-impact technical initiatives, and helping teams build high-quality systems in a fast-moving environment.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Challenges that await you:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the team across hiring, planning, task decomposition, process improvement, and effective cross-functional collaboration with risk analysts and other stakeholders</li> <li>Own team execution and delivery, ensuring predictable timelines and alignment with risk and business objectives</li> <li>Drive the development and continuous improvement of risk scoring and decisioning capabilities, building on existing domain expertise, processes, and tooling</li> <li>Tackle complex technical and domain challenges, ensuring solutions meet high standards for quality, reliability, and safety</li> <li>Shape the architecture, design, and implementation of backend services in Golang, with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability</li> </ul> <p><strong>What makes you a great fit:</strong></p> <ul> <li>1+ years of experience leading engineering teams (hiring, development, performance, and delivery management)</li> <li>A strong technical background and development experience, enabling you to participate in architectural discussions and validate the team's technical solutions.</li> <li>Excellent cross-team communication skills and the ability to build partnerships.</li> <li>4+ years of experience as a Go developer</li> <li>Experience in building and optimizing development processes (planning, decomposition, retrospectives).</li> <li>Diplomacy and the ability to advocate for your position and the team's interests with well-reasoned arguments.</li> <li>Willingness to learn, adapt, and collaborate effectively</li> <li>B1 or higher English level for effective communication with an international team</li> </ul> <h4>Our ways of working:</h4> <ul> <li><strong>Innovative Spirit: </strong>A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions</li> <li><strong>Honest Feedback:</strong> valuing open, transparent communication</li> <li><strong>Supportive Team: </strong>a strong, collaborative community</li> <li><strong>Celebrating Achievements: </strong>recognizing our wins together</li> <li><strong>High-Tech Environment:</strong> a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances</li> </ul> <h4>Our benefits:</h4> <ul> <li><strong>Relocation support</strong> to one of our hubs — Cyprus, Serbia, Georgia, Spain— with assistance for the employee and their family</li> <li><strong>Flexible work </strong>from one of our offices or remote</li> <li><strong>Healthcare</strong> <strong>Coverage</strong></li> <li><strong>Education Budget:</strong> Language lessons, professional training and certifications</li> <li><strong>Wellness Budget:</strong> Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements</li> <li><strong>Vacation policy:</strong> 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave</li> </ul>