Engineering Manager - Partner Integrations

As the Engineering Manager at Blacklane, you will play a crucial part in setting the technical direction, driving product innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of our Partner Integrations domain. This role offers an exciting chance to build and lead a focused, high-performing engineering team committed to craftsmanship and operational excellence, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Our environment is composed of Ruby, Go, Typescript and Java services, designed using DDD. These services are deployed to our Kubernetes cluster and communicate via domain events using SQS and Kafka. We use diverse data storage technologies such as Postgres, MySQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, and DynamoDB. As for infrastructure and cloud resources, we predominantly use AWS and manage provisioning through Terraform.

• Technical Vision and Product Innovation:
  
• Define and execute the technical vision and roadmap for Partner Integrations, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  
• Stay informed and up-to-date on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation within the organization.
  
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology for improved scalability and partner experience.
  
• Craftsmanship and Delivery:
  
• Set and maintain high standards for software development practices, code quality, and delivery excellence.
  
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
  
• Prioritize feature development to ensure reliable and timely delivery of solutions by optimizing agile workflows.
  

• People Leadership and Development:
  
• Build and lead a high-performing software engineering team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
  
• Set clear goals and provide ongoing feedback, supporting team members’ professional development.
  
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and care to empower your team to excel.

• Proven experience (at least 3 years) in leading software engineering teams.
  
• Strong technical background with in-depth knowledge of software development methodologies, architecture, and design patterns.
  
• Passionate about technical innovation, continuous learning staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements.
  
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and support diverse teams.
  
• Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality software products on schedule and within budget.
  
• Previous experience in the transportation, travel or related industries is a plus.

• Fair Pay & Shared Success → We provide good salaries and automatically enroll all employees in our Virtual Stock Options Plan (VSOP). Your shares vest over four years, with full transparency on their value growth through Ledgy.
• Blacklane Mystery Rides → As a valued contributor to our success and growth, we are pleased to offer you one complimentary ride per quarter to experience and evaluate our chauffeur services firsthand.
• Learning & Development at Blacklane → We value the person beyond the CV, which is why we are committed to your continuous growth—not just for the company’s success, but for your own professional development. We believe that when our employees stay ahead, so does Blacklane. That’s why you have free access to thousands of online courses on LinkedIn Learning, tailored to your career aspirations, along with a unique learning experience designed for those stepping into leadership roles.
• The way to your heart goes  through your stomach? → If so, we’ve got something special for you, in Berlin: our weekly homecooked, quality office lunches. Not only do they fuel your mind and body, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues from all departments, fostering stronger bonds beyond your own division.
• Your Health, No Compromise → with Nilo Health & WHOOP
  We prioritize both your mental and physical well-being because a healthy team creates a thriving culture. That’s why we offer access to the Nilo Health platform for mental wellness and the WHOOP bracelet, after one year to support your fitness—available for you to use as you choose.
• Social responsibility → We Care: Learn more about Miracle flights and the meaningful impact behind our commitment to making a difference.
• Share your ideas with Blacklane’s C-Level → Our approachable C-Level team values your insights. Once a month, they host a consultation day where you’re invited to share your ideas, feedback, and constructive criticism—because your voice shapes our future,
• Thrive Together → Our Hybrid Office Culture: At Blacklane, we believe in the power of in-person collaboration and connection. That’s why we follow a hybrid, 3 office day focused approach. This supports both our fast-paced growth and the building of strong, engaged teams. We know everyone’s situation is unique, so our hybrid setup still allows for flexibility when needed. If you’re excited about contributing in a dynamic, people-driven environment and value both teamwork and personal accountability, we’d love to hear from you!

Do you have any questions or want to know more about our way of working? Feel free to contact us. We’re happy to connect!

We place great value on equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome everyone to apply!

→ Listen to our CEO in Startup insider episode #1643

→ Blacklane is backed by investors who share our vision: Mercedes-Benz Mobility, Tasaru, Sixt, the Al Fahim Group, Alstin Capital, RI Digital Ventures, and b2venture