Software Engineering Manager

About the role

Sliema Tech Labs Ltd is a growing Malta-based technology firm serving international clients in fintech and iGaming. We combine ambitious product roadmaps with a collaborative engineering culture and are looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to grow and lead our backend and platform teams.

In this role you will manage a team of software engineers and team leads, champion best practices (CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews), and work closely with Product and Design to deliver high-quality, secure systems. The position balances hands-on technical leadership with people management, architecture decisions and stakeholder communication.

You will be joining a small senior leadership team based in Sliema with frequent collaboration across offices in Valletta and remote team members. The role offers scope to influence technology choices, hire and mentor engineers, and shape processes as the company scales. This is an excellent opportunity for a manager who wants both technical ownership and people leadership in a Malta-based tech environment.

About Sliema Tech Labs Ltd

Sliema Tech Labs Ltd is a mid-sized Maltese software house specialising in cloud-native web platforms for fintech and gaming clients. Founded in Malta, the company focuses on engineering quality, security and scalable architecture while maintaining a friendly, international team.

What you can expect

• Hybrid work with flexible remote days
• Modern Sliema office close to transport and amenities
• Training and certification budget
• Competitive performance bonus and pension contributions
• Clear career path from Senior Engineer to Engineering Manager

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and grow a team of software engineers, including 1:1s, performance reviews and hiring.
• Own technical delivery and roadmap execution in collaboration with Product and Design.
• Define and drive architecture decisions for scalable, secure cloud services (AWS/GCP).
• Implement and maintain engineering best practices: CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews and observability.
• Manage sprint planning, capacity and ensure predictable delivery of features and improvements.
• Mentor engineers on system design, coding standards and career progression.
• Coordinate cross-functional work, manage stakeholders and communicate status to leadership.
• Participate in hands-on development as needed to unblock teams and influence technical quality.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional software engineering experience and at least 2 years in a people-management or tech-lead role.
• Strong background in backend development using languages such as Java, Node.js, Python, or Go and modern web architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven experience designing scalable, fault-tolerant systems and familiarity with observability tools.
• Solid understanding of software engineering practices: automated testing, code reviews, and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills in English; ability to work with international stakeholders and distributed teams.
• Right to work in Malta or ability to acquire work authorisation (employers can assist with relocation where feasible).
• Strong organisational skills, problem-solving mindset and a track record of delivering complex projects.

How to apply

Apply via the job listing or send your CV and a short cover note explaining relevant leadership experience and notice period.