Engineering Manager, Blacklane

Partner Integrations

Salary not provided

Plus Virtual Stock Options Plan

AWS

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Java

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Redis

Postgres

Ruby

Terraform

MySQL

DynamoDB

Senior and Expert level

Barcelona

Berlin

London

Carbon-neutral global chauffeur service

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Carbon-neutral global chauffeur service

201-500 employees

B2CTravelMarketplaceSustainabilityCarsTransportRidesharing

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

Plus Virtual Stock Options Plan

AWS

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Java

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Redis

Postgres

Ruby

Terraform

MySQL

DynamoDB

Senior and Expert level

Barcelona

Berlin

London

201-500 employees

B2CTravelMarketplaceSustainabilityCarsTransportRidesharing

Company mission

To make top-quality service convenient and accessible worldwide.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Proven experience (at least 3 years) in leading software engineering teams
Strong technical background with in-depth knowledge of software development methodologies, architecture, and design patterns
Passionate about technical innovation, continuous learning staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and support diverse teams
Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality software products on schedule and within budget
Previous experience in the transportation, travel or related industries is a plus

What the job involves

As the Engineering Manager at Blacklane, you will play a crucial part in setting the technical direction, driving product innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of our Partner Integrations domain
This role offers an exciting chance to build and lead a focused, high-performing engineering team committed to craftsmanship and operational excellence, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Our environment is composed of Ruby, Go, Typescript and Java services, designed using DDD
These services are deployed to our Kubernetes cluster and communicate via domain events using SQS and Kafka
We use diverse data storage technologies such as Postgres, MySQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, and DynamoDB
As for infrastructure and cloud resources, we predominantly use AWS and manage provisioning through Terraform
Technical Vision and Product Innovation:
Define and execute the technical vision and roadmap for Partner Integrations, ensuring alignment with company goals
Stay informed and up-to-date on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation within the organization
Identify opportunities to leverage technology for improved scalability and partner experience
Craftsmanship and Delivery:
Set and maintain high standards for software development practices, code quality, and delivery excellence
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and continuous improvement
Prioritize feature development to ensure reliable and timely delivery of solutions by optimizing agile workflows
People Leadership and Development:
Build and lead a high-performing software engineering team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
Set clear goals and provide ongoing feedback, supporting team members’ professional development
Champion a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and care to empower your team to excel

Our take

Business transport for frequent travellers can be a difficult process. The pain of booking systems, invoicing, and inconsistent quality of services are issues travellers regularly face, hindering business operations and causing unnecessary delays. Chauffeurs also experience empty cars due to non-optimised booking processes.

Blacklane aims at the higher end of the market, targeting corporate workers, executives and those who have the means to pay extra for higher levels of service when they travel. Through a booking system available on the company's website and in-app, Blacklane provides a reliable high-end service with inclusive pricing and on-call customer support. Blacklane also works for chauffeurs, filling empty seats to optimise services.

The company is also environmentally conscious, operating as a carbon-neutral company since 2017. The company offers electric vehicle rides in more than 30 of its 300 operational cities, and by 2025, aims for 75 percent of all rides to be in EVs. With substantial funding from Mercedes Benz in 2022, it seems set to meet these objectives.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

19% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.3)

Trustpilot (4.6)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)

Oct 2024

$67.7m

SERIES G

Mar 2021

$26m

LATE VC

Total funding: $171m

Company benefits

Personal development plan & budget for online courses, conferences, and books
Monthly 1:1 feedback chats with our C-level team members
Employee stock option plan
Flexible working hours & hybrid remote model
Friday evening drinks at the office & twice-a-year department events

Company HQ

Schöneberg, Berlin, BE

Leadership

Dr. Jens Wohltorf

(CEO)

A director of the competence center next generation services for DAI-Labor and principal leader at the Boston Consulting Group.

Frank Steuer

(Member of the Board)

CTO at SemperLink and co-founder and CTO at Firstfon Ltd.

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