Technical Program Manager

About Us
Peratera is a UK-based fintech company, founded in 2022 and authorised by the FCA as an Electronic Money Institution.

We are building a modern, all-in-one payment platform that enables businesses to manage global payments and financial operations seamlessly.

Our solution allows companies to open multi-currency accounts, send and receive payments worldwide, and manage cross-border transactions from a single platform.

Our mission is to simplify global finance and remove friction from international business operations.

Your Mission
As a Technical Program Manager, you’ll work closely with the CTO and Engineering leadership to turn technical and strategic priorities into structured programmes, coordinated execution and predictable delivery across multiple teams.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong programme management skills with a solid understanding of software engineering, modern technology environments and business-critical financial systems.
 

Your Tech Environment
You will work in a modern, cloud-native stack with clear ownership and no legacy surprises:

• Backend: Java 17+, Spring Boot (Core, Security, Data, Cloud), REST APIs, event-driven services, Camunda
• Infrastructure: AWS (EKS, RDS, CloudWatch), Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD
• Data & Messaging: PostgreSQL, AMQP / Kafka-style message brokers, event-driven architecture
• Observability: OpenSearch / ELK, Prometheus / Micrometer, OpenTelemetry (in progress)
• Integrations: Open Banking providers, banking partners, external payment systems

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex technical programmes involving multiple Engineering teams
• Support CTO and Engineering leadership with clear delivery reporting, covering progress, milestones, risks, dependencies and decisions requiring attention
• Translate strategic and technical priorities into programme plans, milestones, dependencies, risks and measurable outcomes
• Coordinate execution across Engineering, Product, Compliance and Operations, proactively driving dependencies and blockers to resolution
• Coordinate technical readiness for major product launches and releases, identifying delivery gaps and risks early
• Facilitate programme planning and delivery reviews, ensuring decisions, owners, deadlines and actions are clearly documented in Jira and Confluence
• Coordinate requirements intake and impact assessment, ensuring requirements are clear and ready for Engineering planning
• Maintain clear delivery visibility across strategic technology initiatives, including payments, card processing, banking integrations, liquidity, observability and platform development
• Drive consistent adoption and continuous improvement of Engineering governance, SDLC processes, planning cadence and ways of working
• Track and drive decisions and actions from Architecture, Technical and Execution governance forums through to resolution

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Technical Project Management, Engineering Delivery or a similar role
• Proven experience managing complex technical programmes across multiple Engineering teams
• Strong understanding of SDLC, system architecture, APIs, integrations and distributed systems
• Ability to navigate technical complexity and translate it into clear plans, priorities, risks, dependencies and delivery outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence Engineering, Product, Compliance, Operations and senior technical stakeholders without direct authority
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence, including programme planning, dependency tracking, dashboards, reporting and governance documentation
• Practical experience with Agile, Scrum and Kanban, with the ability to adapt delivery practices to the needs of the organisation
• Good understanding of SAFe, including Program/ART-level dependencies, PI Planning, backlog decomposition and ROAM-style risk management

Nice to Have

• Experience leading or managing Engineering teams in a product-driven environment
• Background in software engineering, data or another technology discipline
• Experience with payment processing, money movement, banking integrations, payment providers, card schemes or cross-border payments
• Familiarity with regulated payment environments, including PCI DSS, AML/KYC or EMI compliance requirements

What You’ll Get

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• A genuine opportunity to shape Engineering delivery governance and ways of working
• A real fintech environment — fast-moving, international, never boring
• Work directly with Product and Engineering leaders to shape key product decisions
• International, distributed team with a collaborative mindset
• Remote-friendly setup with flexible working hours
• Supportive team culture focused on knowledge sharing and ownership

Sounds like a match? Send us your CV — we’re excited to get to know you.