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Engineering Manager - Platform

BlacklaneBerlin, Munich
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Proven Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor a diverse team of engineers. Technical Expertise: Solid background in Platform Engineering, Backend Development, or Data Engineering. Strong Communication Skills: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile frameworks and practices. Continuous Improvement Mindset: A commitment to fostering a culture of learning and development.

About the job

Role overview

Blacklane seeks an Engineering Manager - Platform to join the team in either Berlin or Munich. This leadership position centers on building a unified internal platform, turning a collection of tools and processes into a product that helps developers succeed. The manager will guide a team of engineers through growth, making it easier for product teams to deliver efficiently and with fewer obstacles.

What you will do

  • Lead and coach a team of engineers, encouraging a collaborative and high-performing culture.
  • Shape the platform’s direction alongside the Staff Engineer, focusing on adaptability rather than a fixed roadmap.
  • Manage delivery timelines and scope, balancing quality with progress.
  • Turn unclear requirements into clear, actionable deliverables.
  • Drive improvements in developer experience, infrastructure, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
  • Keep communication open with other Engineering Managers to manage expectations and dependencies.
  • Support team growth, performance, and structure through ongoing learning and coaching.

Requirements

  • Experience leading high-performing teams in Platform, Backend, or Data Engineering.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and make trade-off decisions that keep projects moving.
  • Initiative to address issues, build business cases, and gain support for solutions.
  • Dedication to seeing projects through to completion and meeting objectives.
  • Motivation to learn and tackle complex challenges.

Location

This role is based in Berlin or Munich.

About Blacklane

Blacklane is a global professional chauffeur service that provides high-quality transportation solutions for both business and leisure travelers. With a focus on customer satisfaction and innovation, we aim to deliver seamless travel experiences across major cities worldwide.

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