Engineering (Software) People Lead

Engineering (Software) People Lead Are you an ambitious Engineering Manager seeking a new challenge? If you’re passionate about software, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to make an impact, apply and become part of our team! Apply Now We usually respond within three days Elevate your career, perform when it counts: become part of our global financial consulting evolution! About Zanders Zanders supports companies and institutions worldwide wherever they come into contact with financial markets, specifically within the domains of treasury and (financial) risk. The growth Zanders to 450 colleagues in 12 countries over the past 30 years is the result of an emphasis on expertise and close, personal contact, both among ourselves and in our client relationships. The Zanders Solutions division provides specialised cloud solutions within our Treasury and Financial Risk Management and advisory knowledge domains with the aim of providing operational and compliance relief to our clients. The Solutions team, responsible for our cloud services currently consists of 18 full time engineers and is expected to grow to around 40 in the next year. The team has a varied background ranging from software development and DevOps to content experts and marketing and sales professionals. Our colleagues work together informally from the Netherlands and Croatia. At the same time, as part of the larger Zanders organization, we are surrounded by fun, motivated colleagues who have fun at work; something that is very important to us. Your role: You play a key leadership role in guiding our engineering teams in Croatia and the Netherlands. Partnering closely with product managers and other stakeholders, you ensure that business needs and technical execution stay aligned. You help set priorities, support your teams in delivering high-quality software, and promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You streamline development practices, foster clear communication across locations, and maintain focus on delivering outcomes that advance our broader organizational goals. Key Responsibilities: Coaching and Career Development: Act as a career coach and mentor for developers, helping them identify growth areas, define clear growth goals and development plans, build new skills, and advance in their careers. Conduct regular 1:1s, growth discussions, and feedback sessions to support continuous learning. AI-First Transformation: Lead the cultural and practical shift toward an AI-first engineering team. This means championing the adoption of AI-assisted development practices, helping engineers build confidence and critical judgement with these tools, and ensuring the team is continuously learning as the landscape evolves. You don't just keep up with change — you help your team get ahead of it. Team Capability Building: Drive initiatives that strengthen technical knowledge, collaboration, and best practices within engineering teams. Encourage knowledge-sharing, peer learning, and internal tech sessions to foster continuous development. Facilitate Team Collaboration: Promote open communication and cross-functional collaboration between developers, Product Delivery Lead, Product Managers, and the Tech Lead. Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and high-trust environment where engineers feel supported and valued. Support the Tech Lead: Work closely with the Tech Lead to ensure engineers have the right resources, clarity, and time to deliver on technical goals. While the Tech Lead makes all technical decisions, the Engineering Manager reinforces alignment, morale, and capability to enable those decisions to succeed. Hiring and Onboarding: Collaborate with hiring teams to attract and onboard top engineering talent. Ensure new hires are integrated effectively and set up for long-term success. Culture and Engagement: Champion a culture of growth, learning, and psychological safety. Encourage open dialogue, feedback, and continuous improvement in both technical and interpersonal areas. Skills to be successful: 8+ years experience in a software development environment, including prior experience as an Engineering Manager, Team Lead, or People Manager in a software development environment, Strong ability to coach, mentor, and develop engineers at various career stages, You have a strong engineering background in modern web stacks (e.g. Python, TypeScript, cloud-native architectures). You don’t need to be the most senior coder in the room, but you are able to assess technical depth, challenge trade-offs, and collaborate closely with the Tech Lead to maintain a high hiring bar, Familiarity with how AI is reshaping software development, including AI-assisted tooling, Gen AI project dynamics, and what it means to build engineering teams that are ready for that shift Proven experience in performance management, career pathing, and capability development, Skilled in facilitation and feedback, with a focus on collaboration and trust-building, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build relationships across technical and non-technical teams, Fluent level of English (spoken and written). We offer: A hybrid work environment, that promotes a healthy work-life balance, Allowance to set up your home office in an ergonomically responsible way and an internet allowance, Participation in the Zanders bonus scheme, Secure your future with a pension scheme, 25 paid holiday days, A laptop and an iPhone, An entrepreneurial culture that values personal development, with ample room for initiatives, A truly collegiate environment with enthusiastic and helpful colleagues, fostering career excellence in Treasury, Risk or Technology, An international and fun working environment, Cultural night events, annual Zanders's trip to a (surprise) location in Europe and many more exciting experiences to come! About Us: Progress your career with Zanders. We are a global financial consulting firm focused on Treasury, Risk and Technology. From our HQ in the Netherlands, we have been expanding our presence in Europe, UK, USA, and Asia. For 30 years we have been providing innovative solutions embracing the latest technological advancements to multinational corporations, financial institutions, public sector entities and NGOs. We go beyond conventional boundaries, delving into new market segments to uncover untapped opportunities. As pioneers in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and practices, we support our clients to achieve their ESG goals. At Zanders we invest in our people for an inclusive atmosphere, where freedom, fun, and collaboration are pivotal and set us apart, defining our success. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are essential to establish a strong and sustainable business, fostering a culture that values and respects diversity in all forms. Zanders is not just a workplace – it is a supportive community. We invite those who share our passion for collaboration, growth, and positive impact to join us on this journey. If you're in search of a workplace which nurtures personal and professional development, Zanders is the perfect fit for you. Join us as we continue to shape the future of consultancy, making a meaningful impact in the world of Treasury, Risk, and Technology! By applying for a role at Zanders, you give us approval to use and retain your personal details. Considering Zanders’ nature of enterprise, you are expected to behave to a high moral standard. A Pre-Employment Screening (PES) by a third party is part of the application process. Department Solutions Role Product Development Locations Zagreb, Croatia Remote status Hybrid Employment type Part-time Position Level Experienced Hires