Engineering Manager - Verification
Core
Lead the squad responsible for identity checks (KYC/KYB) across SumUp's markets, ensuring merchants are verified accurately and compliantly while modernizing legacy verification systems.
Role type
Engineering Manager (Identity Verification)
Builds
Identity verification systems and processes for SumUp's merchant onboarding platform
Domain
Fintech / Identity & Compliance (KYC/KYB)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend engineering (Go), API/integration architecture, observability, CI/CD, testing practices, technical transformation, legacy modernization, regulatory risk assessment, team leadership, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Experience with eIDAS frameworks, AI-influenced feature development, strategic thinking
Technologies
Go, API, observability tools, CI/CD pipelines
Responsibilities
Lead the Verification Squad by removing bottlenecks and managing cross-team dependencies; Partner with Product and Compliance to translate KYC/KYB requirements into engineering outcomes; Drive technical improvements to reduce legacy overhead and improve tooling; Shape roadmap priorities alongside the Product Manager; Maintain high standards for system reliability, traceability, and auditability; Develop engineers through 1:1s and stretch opportunities
