Apata is one of Ireland’s fastest-growing fintech companies and a global leader in 3DS authentication services. It was founded and is led by serial entrepreneurs, Niall Hogan and Shekinah Adewumi, whose previous company, Touchtech Payments, was acquired by Stripe in 2019.
Based in Dublin 2, the 30-strong Apata team design, build, and sell modern 3DS products to traditional banks, digital banks, issuer processors, and fintech issuers globally.
Today, the Apata platform is used by Nubank, Wise, Galileo, Thredd and over 200 other issuers worldwide, authenticating hundreds of millions of ecommerce transactions every year.
What You’ll
Drive the planning and delivery of software projects primarily, ensuring teams deliver what’s agreed within the timeframe
Facilitate estimation and planning sessions with the engineering team to ensure work is well-defined and commitments are realistic
Proactively identify dependencies, risks, and blockers and ensure they’re resolved quickly
Maintain visibility on progress through well-structured tracking and communication
Run retrospectives and other regular team check-ins to identify and implement process improvement
Work closely with the Product team to balance priorities, clarify requirements, and manage scope change
Ensure the engineering team has everything they need - resources, context, and decisions to move efficiently
Encourage a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
Keep delivery predictable and transparent across all stakeholders
Planning & delivery of other ad hoc projects across the company as required from time to time
What we’re looking
4+ years of experience managing software projects or technical teams
Solid understanding of software development processes, CI/CD and release cycles
Strong organisational and communication skills - concise, assertive, and clear
Experience working directly with a range of functions, particularly engineering and product teams. Familiarity with agile methodologies
Hands‑on experience with project tracking tools like Jira, Trello, or similar
A mindset focused on outcomes, not rituals
What We Offer
Competitive base salary
Equity in a fast growing company
Position with generous annual leave (25 days)
Private Health Insurance
Work-from-home flexibility (2 days per week)
Office in the heart of Dublin City Centre
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