About the job
SumUp builds financial tools that help millions of small businesses worldwide. The Identity Lifecycle team manages systems that control access to SumUp’s services, ensuring every merchant is verified accurately and in line with regulations.
Role overview
As Engineering Manager for Verification, lead a team responsible for identity verification across all SumUp markets. This work sits at the intersection of Know Your Customer (KYC) processes and evolving regulatory demands. The team’s work directly shapes customer onboarding and compliance, making accuracy and reliability essential.
What you will do
- Guide the transformation of legacy identity systems into platforms that are easier to observe, maintain, and adapt as regulations shift.
- Drive progress and stability in a technically complex area, ensuring verification systems remain resilient and scalable.
- Work closely with Product, Compliance, and Operations to embed regulatory requirements early in the development lifecycle.
- Create an environment where engineers feel supported and empowered to take ownership of their work.
- Set and elevate standards for how verification systems are designed, built, and managed at SumUp.
Location
This role is based in Berlin, Germany.

