Mobile Engineering Manager (iOS)

In the Global Bank tribe, we are building the infrastructure and core services needed to provide our merchants with a digital bank account that allows them to do mobile banking simply. Our goal: be the top banking partner for small merchants globally by offering a tailored, high quality and affordable banking experience easily managed from our SuperApp.Within our Bank team we are around 120 engineers with over 32 nationalities across Berlin, Cologne, São Paulo, London, Sofia and Vilnius. Curious to know more about the Global Bank Team? Check this out!

We are looking for a hands-on Mobile Engineering Manager (iOS) who will lead a squad of engineers who own the mobile banking features in the SumUp Super App. The team is focused on delivering the most impactful user-facing features, both global and market-specific. You will help shape the technical vision and strategy for the iOS App, and contribute to building and maintaining strong developer relations inside the mobile chapter. You’ll support our engineers to reach their full potential, mastering their current skills and developing new competencies to advance their personal growth.

What you will do:

• Lead and mentor a chapter of talented iOS engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Drive the development and maintenance of SumUp's iOS Bank application, ensuring scalability, security, and delivery of an exceptional user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute on the product roadmap.
• Oversee the technical direction, architecture, and best practices for iOS development within Global Bank.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables to meet business objectives.
• Continuously improve development processes and methodologies, advocating for automation testing, and code quality.
• Stay current with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure SumUp remains at the forefront of mobile payments innovation.

You will be great for this role if you have:

• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or similar leadership role within an iOS/Mobile development team.
• Extensive experience with native app development in Swift and have worked on mobile applications of similar complexity to SumUp’s Super App.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
• Experience promoting best practices for testing and driving automation initiatives to ensure high-quality, efficient testing processes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in iOS development and a commitment to continuous learning.

Why SumUp?

• Be part of a global tribe building a banking solution from the ground up and delivering impactful solutions to the real-life problems of millions of SumUp merchants all over the world
• We’re a truly global team at SumUp of 3200+ people from 80+ countries, spread across 4 continents
• A dedicated annual Learning & Development budget (2000Euro / year) for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education
• Enrollment onto our virtual stock ownership program - you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success
• SumUp Sabbatical program
• A corporate pension scheme
• Wellness benefits: in-house fitness classes, gym in the office, subsidized Urban Sports Club
• A lot of other benefits such as Bike leasing, Subsidized Public Transport Card, Language Learning platform/courses, Kita placement assistance etc.
• The opportunity to work on large scale fintech products used by millions of businesses around the world

About SumUp

Be empowered to do more that matters.

At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 36 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.

Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited.

Explore career opportunities with us and join a team driven by collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision of creating a world where everyone can build a thriving business. Discover more about our vibrant and inclusive work culture and how we work on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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