
Engineering Manager
qlub
Colombo
Posted
Jan 5, 2026
Job Type
Full-Time
Work Mode
On-site
Salary
Salary negotiable
Job Description
Qlub is revolutionizing the dining experience with ultra-fast, seamless payment solutions. Our technology enables customers to pay in seconds by scanning a QR code—no app download required. From Pay-at-Table QR payments and Digital Menus to Order-and-Pay, Payment Links, and SoftPOS terminals, Qlub streamlines the entire payment process, making dining faster and more convenient. Splitting the bill with friends has never been easier!
By removing payment hassles, we help restaurants focus on what they do best—providing exceptional dining experiences. Features like analytics, instant tipping, reviews, and automated accounting empower restaurants to thrive in today’s digital-first world.
Qlub is a fast-scaling fintech startup, backed by leading investors including Mubadala, E&, Shorooq, and Mastercard. We recently secured $30M in funding, bringing total raised capital to $72M—one of the largest startup investment rounds in the Middle East. Over the past year, we’ve nearly doubled in size, expanded globally, and tripled our GMV.
This is more than a job—it’s a mission to transform Qlub and power its growth, and we’re building high-performing, diverse teams to make it happen.
The Role
We’re seeking a driven and technically strong Engineering Manager to lead one of our core teams responsible for Qlub’s Loyalty and Discovery mobile applications.
You’ll guide the team’s engineering execution, drive architectural and technical decisions, and mentor engineers to deliver high-quality features at speed. This role requires hands-on full-stack expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to design scalable, secure, high-performing systems.
You’ll work closely with Product, Design, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver frictionless guest experiences and empower restaurants.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers
- Oversee architecture, development, and deployment of scalable applications and services
- Manage sprint planning, task prioritization, delivery timelines, and code quality processes
- Collaborate with Product, Design, and Operations to turn business needs into technical solutions
- Ensure system performance, security, reliability, and adherence to best engineering practices
- Play an active role in hiring, onboarding, and developing new engineering talent
- Identify technical gaps, improve workflows, and champion continuous improvement
- Drive a culture of ownership, innovation, and data-driven decision-making
Qualifications
- 7+ years professional software engineering experience, including 2+ years managing a team of 3–5 engineers
- Relevant degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Strong expertise in modern frontend frameworks: React, Next.js, TypeScript
- Hands-on experience with backend development: Node.js or Go (at least one)
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services
- Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP)
- Knowledge of containerization and microservices (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build impactful products
- Self-driven, results-oriented, proactive in delivering outcomes
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
What We Offer
- Join a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment
- Shape the next generation of Qlub products and features
- Collaborate with highly motivated teams improving restaurant experiences
- Opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the product and business
Excited by this opportunity? Apply now and join Qlub in transforming the dining experience!