Technical Delivery Manager, London

Stripe

WHO WE ARE ABOUT STRIPE Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career. ABOUT THE TEAM Money as a Service (MaaS) oversees a diverse portfolio of Stripe's core products and platforms, and our vision is to become the financial operating system for platforms and marketplaces globally. These offerings facilitate the global movement and management of funds for users. The teams that fall under the MaaS umbrella are Connect, Money Management, and Crypto. Together, these teams work to ensure Stripe users have the robust financial infrastructure and tools they need to power their businesses on a global scale. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a TPM, you will play a key role leading complex programs across multiple engineering, product and cross-functional (finance, legal, compliance, risk, and other) teams spanning Stripe. You will be responsible for the successful definition, cross-functional strategy, planning and execution of large-scale technical programs that help to solve complex problems and empower Stripe and our users. RESPONSIBILITIES * Independently define, scope, and drive functional and technical delivery of key team and org-wide programs/initiatives. * Partner with Engineering Managers, Product Managers and other cross-functional partners to define, scope, and drive large programs to conclusion. * Develop, implement, and iterate on program management techniques, frameworks, and KPIs to achieve goals with well-defined success criteria. * Make substantial improvements to how the teams you work with communicate and operate to significantly increase productivity and efficiency. * Define and produce high quality written proposals, communications and documentation. * Leverage data and acquired knowledge to inform technical decisions and contribute to your organization's strategy. * Create widely circulated plans, driving consistency, clarity and building alignment across teams. * Help influence peers / leaders and build consensus while dealing with ambiguity. * Mentor new TPMs and actively contribute to the TPM hiring process. WHO YOU ARE We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * 6+ years of software engineering, systems engineering and/or technical program management experience. * Excellent analytical skills; you digest complex information and make recommendations. * You have a track record of independently managing programs across all phases of software development from kick-off to launch, demonstrating critical thinking, challenging the norms and thought leadership. * You have very strong written and verbal communication skills, building strong relationships with stakeholders, teams and senior leaders around the organization. * You can drive internal and external process improvements across multiple teams and functions and bring a wealth of experience, opinions, proposals and best practices. * Experience operating autonomously and leading large-scale efforts across multiple teams and functions, with stakeholders in different disciplines across time zones. * Ability to understand how functionality comes together (across products and platforms) to deliver value for users, and identify/mitigate delivery risks proactively; can propose and drive a technical solution. * Users-first and customer-focused mindset. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * * Experience in a global FinTech or banking organization.

Contentful

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an Engineering Manager - Content API (f/m/d) to lead a high-performing, remote-first web development team based in Europe who are driving Contentful’s technical strategy for content and entity reusability.  The role will focus on enhancing the management capabilities of the platform to enable re-use of the core content entities, such as Content Types and Entries, and establishing strong governance systems to enable Enterprise organisations to manage how that content is shared and used within their ecosystem.  You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between technical goals and business objectives, driving scalable, high-performance solutions that power Contentful’s website and user experiences. WHAT TO EXPECT?  In this role, you’ll get to work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to understand business strategy & goals, and work with internal teams and external partners to ensure our technical architecture, tech stack and development strategy are aligned to drive success for our site visitors and internal site users, and deliver impact against business goals. * Lead and grow a globally-distributed web development team, ensuring a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Mentor and develop team members across all levels. * Define the team roadmap, with a particular focus on managing entity re-use and enterprise governance systems, as well as maintaining and optimizing existing content management systems and services (both frontend and backend). The EM is accountable for collaborating with Product and Design to craft the roadmap and ensuring its successful execution. * Work closely with stakeholders in Product, Design, Research,  Infrastructure, and Security to translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring seamless integration of the CMS & Editorial Experience with the rest of Contentful’s ecosystem (APIs, entities, etc.). * Oversee the technical approach for integrating and scaling the platform's content management features (such as Content Models, Collections and Locales) on contentful.com. Ensure that the architecture remains performant, secure, and scalable as user needs grow. * Guide the team through solutioning, coding, testing, and deployment. Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, architecture, and testing. Foster a collaborative, innovative development environment. * Mentor junior and senior developers, promoting technical excellence and helping to build individual and team growth through hands-on leadership and ongoing feedback. * Oversee day-to-day web development operations, ensuring that the team has the capacity to cover all technical tasks, maintenance, and new feature development, all while ensuring global coverage for continuous web operations. * Work with Product Managers to define, prioritize, and execute the roadmap, balancing user impact with business objectives. Ensure clear communication of goals, progress, and blockers to stakeholders. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL We’re looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Manager who is excited to build a cutting-edge web experience. To succeed in this role, you: * 5+ years of experience leading development teams, with a track record of delivering complex, high-impact technical solutions. * Are proficient in web technologies (e.g., TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Node.js) and familiar with headless CMS platforms (preferably Contentful). * Excel at optimizing performance and scalability, with experience handling complex content structures and large datasets. * Balance innovation with immediate impact, overseeing technical delivery while driving team capabilities and capacity. You’re eager to work with the latest technologies and products.  * Collaborate effectively across teams (Product, Design, Data, Engineering), aligning technical work with business goals.  * Have a strong mentoring track record, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and quality within a distributed team. * Bring people management experience with familiarity in performance reviews, check-ins, and calibration sessions to ensure consistent feedback and growth. * Embrace continuous learning, staying up to date with industry trends and encouraging growth within your team.  BONUS: * Experience with API-first platforms and optimizing front-end systems that consume complex API data. * Familiarity with Enterprise governance models and needs * Knowledge of data privacy and security best practices in web technologies. * Good understanding of content modelling and structured content concepts and how they integrate into cross-channel platforms (e.g. web, mobile). * PostgreSQL knowledge, including designing, optimizing, and maintaining relational databases, with a focus on ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance of data-driven applications WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? * Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences * Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company * Fertility and family building benefits, including a lifetime reimbursable wallet to support your growing family. * We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days,  education days, compassion days for loss, and volunteer days * Time off to care for and focus on your growing family  * Use your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career * Enjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties  * An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health * A monthly communication phone/internet stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement. * New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees. Get the gear you need to work at your best. WHO ARE WE? Contentful is a leading digital experience platform that helps modern businesses meet the growing demand for engaging, personalized content at scale. By blending composability with native AI capabilities, Contentful enables dynamic personalization, automated content delivery, and real-time experimentation, powering next-generation digital experiences across brands, regions, and channels for more than 4,200 organizations worldwide. More than 700 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful, working from hubs in Berlin, Denver, San Francisco, London, New York, and distributed worldwide. EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE! “Everyone is welcome here” is a celebrated component of our culture. At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical [dis]ability, or length of time spent unemployed. We invite you to apply and join us! If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know. Please be aware of scammers who may fraudulently allege to be from Contentful. These types of fraud can be carried out through copycat websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal information, such as bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc, through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reach out to us at security-esk@contentful.com with any information you may have. By clicking “Apply for this job,” I acknowledge that I have read the “Contentful’s Candidate Privacy Notice” and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.

Databricks

CSQ327R39 As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) for the Emerging Enterprise & Digital Natives business in EMEA. you will work with customers to build and productionize solutions to their data & AI challenges using the Databricks platform. You will own the architecture, lead design decisions, and implement end-to-end systems spanning data engineering, AI, and application development. We work cross-functionally to shape long-term strategic priorities and initiatives alongside engineering, product, and developer relations. FDEs deliver with customer empathy, integrating with client systems, training, and other technical needs to help customers get most value out of their data.    This is a hands-on, customer-facing role for builders who thrive at the intersection of technology and business impact. The ideal candidate combines engineering expertise with adaptability, curiosity, and a passion for working with customers and teammates to solve complex problems that drive measurable outcomes. FDEs are billable and know how to complete projects according to specification with exceptional customer empathy.   The impact you will have: * Production Solution Delivery: Lead impactful customer technical projects by delivering production-grade systems, designing and building reference architectures, custom applications and data ingestion and ML/AI model integration * Transformational Impact: Guide strategic customers as they implement transformational big data projects including end-to-end design, build and deployment of industry-leading big data and AI applications. Work with engagement managers to scope technical delivery work with input from the customer * Empower Customers: Guide customers on architecture and design; bootstrap or implement customer projects which leads to a customers' successful understanding, evaluation and adoption of Databricks. * Own the Architecture: Lead architecture and design decisions, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with both customer needs and Databricks best practices. * Work with the Databricks technical team, Project Manager, Architect and Customer team to ensure the technical components of the engagement are delivered to meet customer's needs. * Work with Engineering and Databricks Customer Support to provide product and implementation feedback and to guide rapid resolution for engagement specific product and support issues. * Customer Immersion: Embed with customer teams, engaging with stakeholders from technical ICs to executives to deeply understand challenges and deliver impact. * Reusable Assets & Scale: Contribute accelerators, frameworks, and best practices that scale impact across accounts and influence the Databricks product roadmap.   What we look for: * Extensive experience in data engineering, data platforms & analytics, or software engineering * Comfortable writing code in either Python, Scala, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks * Working knowledge of two or more common Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) with expertise in at least one * Deep experience with distributed computing with Apache Spark™ and knowledge of Spark runtime internals * Familiarity with CI/CD for production deployments * Working knowledge of MLOps, ML/AI models and AI APIs * Design and deployment of performant production end-to-end data architectures and applications that combine data pipelines, ML/AI models, and user-facing interfaces. * Experience with technical project delivery - managing scope, timelines and measurable outcomes, translating complex concepts into actionable solutions. * Documentation and white-boarding skills. * Experience working with Emerging Enterprise & Digital Natives businesses, and managing conflicts across a broad stakeholder range * Build skills in technical areas, and demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to explore new technologies which support the deployment and integration of Databricks-based solutions to complete customer projects. * Travel to customers 20% of the time * Databricks Certification About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.