Manager, Software Engineering (Fixed-Term 12 Month Maternity Cover)
Warsaw, Poland
Who we are
At SimCorp, we support financial institutions in the world by simplifying their investments’ management. We provide an industry-leading integrated investment management platform. We do that together with our 3,700+ colleagues from diverse cultures, bringing a wealth of perspectives to our work.
SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in our everyday work. We believe in the continuous growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.
While striving to deliver client value, we believe it is vital to consider our people and our planet in every business decision we make. Acting responsibly is not optional. It is essential.
Why this role is important for us
Product Development is a major part of SimCorp, where software engineering teams work relentlessly towards producing world class solutions. Managers are leading these teams, and they are key to our success. This position resides in one of the key areas, Valuation and Market Data, where our flagship investment management software SimCorp Dimension is being built and enhanced. The employees that report to this position are located in Denmark, India, and Poland.
This position is 12 month time-limited, starting in August 1, 2026 and ending by August 1, 2027. Compensation ranges are being disclosed at the initial stage of candidate engagement.
What you will be responsible for
▪ You are the leader of 1-2 teams of Software Engineers with responsibility for growing and upskilling your team through 1:1s, feedback, mentoring, coaching, and goal setting
▪ You have a responsibility for both the short-term deliverables in the sprints and the long-term improvements of your team(s)
▪ You are responsible for fostering a healthy working environment for your teams
▪ You work closely with your peers in Product Management to understand and refine the customer outcomes that you and your teams are responsible for delivering
▪ You collaborate with other leaders to deliver cross area initiatives, and to ensure knowledge sharing and consistency where needed
▪ You understand and define relevant engineering metrics to gain insight into your team’s performance and to help drive improvement
▪ You are responsible for the planning and the delivery of the outcomes of your teams
▪ You are part of a team of Engineering Managers (called Hygge) where you collaboratively lead a combination of areas that are related to each other. You report to the Director of Engineering, Ender Yüksel
What we value
Most importantly, you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. We expect you to be good at several of the following and be able to - and interested in - learning the rest.
• You are a self-motivated individual with a strong drive; that is both drive to succeed as well as to drive initiatives
• You are a quick learner, and you have an experimental nature with desire to explore, take risks, and adapt
• Manager experience is naturally preferred, yet we are also eager to consider enthusiastic candidates who possess natural skill of creating followership but lacks experience
• You have a good grasp of core software engineering practices and able to understand what your team are doing on a daily basis as well as reason with their decisions
• Ideally you have relevant domain knowledge or at least interest in learning, financial software
• Having previously been part of an agile team, you have a good understanding of agile ways of working at the team level and know what methods & techniques to apply when
• You know what is “good enough” and can guide your teams towards this
• You are responsible for continually improving it as you strive for technical excellence
▪ You share our values, “the five Cs”: Caring, Customer Success Driven, Collaboration, Curious, and Courageous
Benefits
Flexible working hours and hybrid model - 2 days in the office, 3 days remote
Modern office (next to Wilanowska metro station) with quiet zones and ergonomic workstations
Base salary with annual bonus structure
Holiday allowance upon a 2-week vacation
Occasional remote work across Poland and international options available (up to 24 days domestic, 20 days international per year - subject to internal policy)
Employer-paid Medicover Platinum healthcare package (employee-paid family upgrade available)
Multisport card with 75% employer contribution
Unum group life insurance (employee-paid upgrade available)
Medicover travel insurance for private trips and global business travel insurance
Possibility to join Deutsche Börse Group Share Plan (eligible after 1 year)
Copyrights program for certain roles
Possibility to develop your career in an international environment
Professional training and courses provided by SimCorp
Polish language classes for foreign employees; German and English classes based on business needs
Integration events, volunteering initiatives and employee-led clubs
Compensation ranges are being disclosed at the initial stage of candidate engagement.
Next steps
Please click below to apply to learn more about the vacancy and what SimCorp has to offer regarding salary, benefits, and perks.
Applications are continuously assessed, so please send your CV in English as soon as possible. If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is the right fit, submit your CV anyway. SimСorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to help you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.