Hands On Tech Lead / Engineering Manager
Lead by building. Own real systems, solve hard problems, and scale wealth tech across Europe.
As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a senior team of engineers while staying deeply involved in the systems, code, and product decisions that shape a core part of Performativ’s platform. You will own a product area end to end, working closely with stakeholders and clients to solve real problems and deliver resilient solutions at scale. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in complexity, drives execution, and raises the bar for how modern engineering teams build.
What you’ll do 📈
Lead a team of junior-to-senior engineers responsible for a core product area.
Own systems end to end with your team, from discovery and design to production and support.
Stay hands-on in the codebase, especially in critical, high-impact, or complex areas.
Engage directly with clients and internal stakeholders to understand real problems and shape effective solutions.
Drive delivery across the team with clarity, momentum, and a high bar for quality.
Design, build, and evolve systems that scale reliably under real-world usage.
Take ownership of the hardest technical and product challenges within your domain.
Improve how the team works by refining processes, increasing speed, and maintaining strong execution.
Apply and evolve AI and agent-assisted workflows across development processes to increase velocity and effectiveness.
Make pragmatic technical decisions that balance speed, quality, security, and long-term sustainability.
What we’re looking for 🎯
You have experience building and scaling production systems and understand the realities of what breaks.
You have led engineers while remaining hands-on and close to the code.
You are comfortable owning a product area and being accountable for outcomes, not just output.
You bring a strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and engineering tradeoffs.
You can engage directly with clients or stakeholders and translate complex problems into workable solutions.
You know how to drive delivery without adding unnecessary process or becoming overly administrative.
You operate well in ambiguity and help your team move forward with confidence.
You influence through technical credibility, judgment, and execution.
You have strong debugging and problem-solving skills with a practical mindset.
You actively use AI or agent-based tools and think critically about how to apply them across a team.
You understand the risks of AI-assisted workflows and take responsibility for correctness, security, and system integrity.
You communicate clearly and directly and have a high sense of ownership and follow-through.
Experience in fintech, wealth management, or other regulated environments is a plus.
Experience with technologies such as Golang, TypeScript, PHP, Python, React, React Native, AWS, Redis, MySQL, and CI/CD tooling is a plus.
What we can offer you 🌱
Trust and responsibility to shape the future of Performativ’s success in the European market from day 1.
Join a fast-growing fintech scaleup supported by top-tier VCs.
Work with intelligent, passionate, and driven professionals with experience from leading institutions (such as Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, BCG, Amazon etc).
Accelerate your career with opportunities for professional development and leadership.
Join a Team of Fintech heroes! 🚀
Performativ is making waves in the wealth management ecosystem and is changing the way investment advisors and financial institutions do business around the world. Working at Performativ means working at a fast-paced tech scaleup with intelligent people who are passionate about their work. We are on a scaling journey beyond all metrics and expectations - and can't wait to have you join us in making a real impact.
We are funded by some of the leading VC funds in the world and expectations are set to be established as a European market leader in a record amount of time.
You can read more about our product at performativ.com
We value passion 🔥
At Performativ, we are builders first. We are passionate with ambitious goals and value the time and effort people put into their work. You will be part of the family from day one, and responsible for making your mark and driving forward your vision. Autonomous work is embedded in our culture, and we are committed to ensure you have all the tools and support you need while acknowledging the importance of flexibility.
- Department
- Engineering Team
- Locations
- Copenhagen
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Copenhagen
About Performativ
Performativ is a rising star in fintech innovation. We’re not just another player in the market; we’re a team of fintech heroes shaping the future of investment management. Our product is revolutionizing the way investment managers and financial institutions operate globally. Backed by world-class venture capital investors, we are on a mission to make a significant impact in the finance industry. For more information, visit performativ.com.