# Software Engineering Manager > Sanction Scanner · Üsküdar, Turkey · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-21 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Software ## Description Sanction Scanner — 3x Deloitte Fast 50 Winner — is an AI-powered RegTech company helping 800+ financial institutions worldwide with sanctions screening and AML compliance. We're looking for a **Software Engineering Manager** to lead our 8-person engineering team and shape both the people and the platform behind it. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll have a direct impact on product strategy, engineering culture, and how we ship. We move fast, we ship often, and we don't wait for perfect — we iterate toward it. If you're an engineering leader who still loves being close to the code, cares deeply about your team's growth, and thrives in a high-ownership environment where speed and quality go hand in hand, keep reading. 🌟 **Why You'll Love Working with Us** - **Real Impact:** Your decisions will directly shape a platform used by 800+ customers in financial compliance — a space where software quality truly matters. - **People + Platform Ownership:** Lead an 8-person team, shape their careers, and own the technical direction of the product alongside them. - **Direct Line to Strategy:** Report to the CEO and influence both product roadmap and technical direction. - **Fast-Paced & Hustle-Driven:** We value builders who take initiative, move fast, and get things done. No bureaucracy, no waiting around — just impact. - **Stay Close to the Code:** This isn't a pure management role. You'll still review architecture, contribute to critical parts of the codebase, and keep your engineering instincts sharp. - **Growth-Oriented Culture:** Join a team that values continuous learning, clean engineering practices, and innovation. 📋 **What You'll Be Doing** - **Lead the team.** Manage, mentor, and grow an 8-person engineering team across multiple product areas. Run 1:1s, support career development, and create an environment where strong engineers do their best work. - **Own delivery.** Ensure the team ships predictably and with quality — healthy sprints, clear priorities, unblocked engineers, and steady release cadence. - **Guide the architecture.** Work with senior engineers to make architectural decisions that keep our platform scalable, reliable, and maintainable as we grow. - **Stay hands-on where it matters.** Review PRs, contribute to critical or complex parts of the codebase, and weigh in on technical design — enough to stay credible and keep your judgment sharp. - **Raise the engineering bar.** Define and enforce engineering standards — code reviews, CI/CD, testing, branch and deployment rules, documentation. - **Partner with product and business.** Translate product goals into clear technical roadmaps and push back constructively when trade-offs matter. - **Own hiring.** Drive recruiting for the engineering team — sourcing, interviewing, and closing strong candidates as we scale. - **Set the pace.** Drive urgency, unblock the team fast, and keep momentum high across sprints and releases. - **Build engineering culture.** Shape how we work — rituals, processes, and the way engineers grow and collaborate here. ## Requirements **What We're Looking For** - 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years managing engineers directly. - Strong technical background in .NET / C# and modern backend systems — you've designed, built, and operated production systems at scale. - A track record of shipping quality software in a fast-moving, product-driven environment. - Experience building and scaling engineering teams — hiring, mentoring, and developing engineers. - Strong judgment on when to dive into code and when to step back and lead through others. - Clear communicator who can work closely with product, business, and executive stakeholders. - Bonus: experience in RegTech, FinTech, or any domain where reliability and compliance are non-negotiable. ## Benefits 💎 **What We Offer** - **Competitive Compensation** — Net salary with additional fringe benefits, reviewed regularly as you grow with us. - **Meal Allowance** — A proper meal card that actually covers a decent, nutritious lunch — not just a symbolic top-up. - **Comprehensive Health Benefits** — Private health insurance so you're covered when it matters. - **Learning Budget** — Annual budget for books, courses, conferences, and certifications. Learning never stops here. - **Software & Tooling Support** — Any software subscription you need to do your best work — we'll cover it. - **Appreciation & Reward Culture** — Your impact on Sanction Scanner's growth won't go unnoticed. We recognize and reward the people who move the company forward. - **No Dress Code** — Dress however you're most comfortable. We care about your work, not your wardrobe. - **International Work Environment** — Collaborate with a caring, high-energy team working across multiple markets. - **Dream Team** — Join talented, ambitious people who push each other to get better every day. - **Shape the Future** — Be part of building a category-defining RegTech company from the ground up. 🤝 **Equal Opportunity** We provide equal opportunity to all. We don't discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ethnicity, or social background. We hire for talent, ownership, and fit — nothing else. ## Apply [Apply at Sanction Scanner](https://apply.workable.com/sanction-scanner/j/B7146F587A/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)