Universo is a leading financial institution in Portugal’s consumer finance sector, serving over 1 million customers. Our mission is to transform the way families manage their finances through simple, innovative financial solutions that make a positive impact on their everyday lives.

Our clients are the stars that set our course and make our work shine.

Want to be part of our Universe?

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager with a strong architectural background to lead multiple squads and help scale how we design, build, and deliver software at Universo.

You will be responsible for ensuring teams deliver consistently, while also supporting technical decisions, system design, and engineering practices across squads.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining people management, architecture, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support multiple squads, ensuring consistent and reliable delivery
• Work with tech leads and architects on system design and technical decisions
• Help teams build scalable and resilient services on Azure
• Drive engineering excellence across CI/CD, test engineering, and developer experience
• Improve how teams build and ship software (standards, frameworks, workflows)
• Coach and develop engineers and tech leads

If you have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience leading engineering teams or multiple squads
• A strong background in system design and cloud environments (Azure preferred)
• Experience with Azure-native architectures, microservices, and event-driven systems
• Experience working with .NET, React, and React Native
• Experience improving engineering practices and driving consistency across teams
• A hands-on mindset and the ability to go deep when needed
• Experience working in environments where engineering teams own CI/CD

If you are

• Comfortable balancing delivery, technical quality, and team wellbeing
• Motivated by a mix of greenfield development and platform evolution
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and focused on continuous improvement

What we offer

• A competitive compensation package and relevant benefits
•  Flextime and a hybrid working model, with three days in the office (Lisbon or Maia) and two from home, enabling a better work-life balance.
• A collaborative and cross-functional environment

We aim for greatness and boldness. We want to achieve the extraordinary, bringing your full self to what you do.

If you believe you can be a part of our Universe, please submit your CV.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and given equal opportunities to thrive. We believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens teams. All applications will be considered fairly and based on merit, regardless of gender, age, background, identity, or personal circumstances.

Data Privacy

Your privacy matters to us. Any personal data shared will be used solely for recruitment purposes, handled confidentially, and processed in accordance with GDPR regulations.

For more information, please contact peopleculture@universo.com.