About the job
About the Role
SumUp’s Identity Lifecycle team manages the systems that control access to financial solutions for millions of small businesses worldwide. The focus: verifying every merchant accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations.
What You Will Do
- Lead the team responsible for identity verification across all SumUp markets.
- Oversee initiatives related to KYC (Know Your Customer) and adapt to diverse regulatory requirements.
- Guide the transformation of legacy systems into a platform that is adaptable, maintainable, and ready for regulatory changes.
- Influence architectural decisions for the future of verification at SumUp, drawing on technical leadership and engineering experience.
- Work closely with Product, Compliance, and Operations to build solutions that are practical, secure, and scalable from the start.
- Foster a team culture where engineers have support, guidance, and the freedom to own their work.
- Set and raise standards for designing, building, and operating verification systems.
Location
This position is based in Sofia, Bulgaria.

