Software Engineering Director

Hello! We're Teya.

Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance.

At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities.

We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street.

We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters.

We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us.

Become a part of our story.

We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.

Your Mission

You’ll lead multiple engineering teams across our Acceptance domain, driving strategy, technical excellence, and culture. You’ll ensure our systems deliver outstanding reliability and performance, while empowering people and fostering a healthy, motivated engineering organization.

You’ll partner closely with Product and Business leaders to turn Teya’s mission into scalable, high-impact technology outcomes.

On a day-to-day, you can expect to:

• Lead and inspire multiple high-performing engineering teams.

• Set direction for the Acceptance Engineering organization — aligning technology strategy with business goals.

• Foster a great culture where people feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow their careers.

• Drive reliability and efficiency in systems and processes, ensuring payments are fast, safe, and cost-effective.

• Coach and grow leaders, strengthening management capability across your teams.

• Champion engineering excellence through solid architecture, operational rigor, and data-driven decision-making.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Operations, and other Engineering groups to deliver value at scale.

• Represent your org at senior levels, providing clarity, insight, and confidence in plans and performance.

Your Story

• Strong background as a software engineer - ideally started hands-on before moving into leadership.

• 7+ years leading multiple software engineering teams or departments.

• Experience in high-frequency, transaction-heavy environments (fintech, payments, trading, etc.).

• Deep understanding of distributed systems, reliability, and scalability.

• Proven ability to build high-performing, motivated teams with strong engagement and culture.

• Strategic mindset - able to balance long-term vision with pragmatic execution.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in banking, acquiring, or payments is a major plus.

The Perks

• We trust you, so we offer flexible working hours, as long it suits both you and your team;

• Physical and mental health support through our partnership with GymPass giving free access to over 1,500 gyms in the UK, 1-1 therapy, meditation sessions, digital fitness and nutrition apps;

• Our company offers extended and improved maternity and paternity leave choices, giving employees more flexibility and support;

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme;

• Health and Life Insurance;

• Pension Scheme;

• 25 days of Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays);

• Office snacks every day;

• Friendly, comfortable and informal office environment in Central London.

Teya is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background can thrive and do their best work. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, stronger outcomes, and a more supportive workplace for all.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process whether for interviews, assessments, or other parts of the application—we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate has a fair and accessible experience with us.