Engineering Manager (Data Platform)

The Role :

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to own the strategy and execution of complex data initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will drive the architecture and roadmap of large-scale data platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals.

As an Engineering leader you will lead a team of high-performing engineers to build scalable, low-latency, and fault-tolerant systems. Your team will power advanced analytics, AI / ML, and decision-making across the organization.

You will play a critical role in shaping Razorpay’s data architecture, fostering a high-performance culture, and delivering solutions that support millions of users and businesses

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Lead with Vision : Define the strategy and roadmap for Razorpay’s data platform, ensuring it aligns with business and technology goals.
• Team Leadership : Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team by fostering a collaborative, open, and learning-oriented culture.
• Architect Scalable Systems : Design and implement fault-tolerant, high-availability distributed systems for data ingestion, processing, and analytics.
• Collaboration : Work closely with product, business, and data science teams to identify requirements, set priorities, and build solutions that matter.
• Hands-On Contribution : Step into coding when needed to solve complex problems or provide architectural guidance.
• Operational Excellence : Establish and advocate for best practices in software development, deployment, monitoring, and incident management.
• Foster Innovation : Drive initiatives to adopt new technologies and continuously improve Razorpay’s data platform capabilities.
• Ownership : Take end-to-end ownership of projects, ensuring quality, scalability, and timely delivery.

Mandatory Qualifications :

Experience : 8+ years of professional experience in software / data engineering, with at least 2+ years managing high-performing teams.

Technical Expertise :

Leadership Skills :

Soft Skills : Exceptional communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice-to-Have :