are we looking for?
We are seeking an accomplished Engineering Manager with a proven record of building and scaling enterprise-grade fintech products. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise, strong architectural skills, and hands-on leadership experience in product-based environments.
This role requires a balance of technology leadership, team management, and strategic execution across design, development, and implementation phases.
Key Responsibilities :
- Leadership & Team Development : Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team. Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and innovation.
- Architecture & Design Ownership : Define, review, and guide system architecture and design to ensure scalability, security, and long-term maintainability.
- End-to-End Delivery : Oversee the complete software delivery lifecyclefrom requirements analysis and technical design to testing, release, and production deployment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with product management, business, and operations teams to align engineering objectives with organizational goals.
- Technology Strategy : Define and evolve the technology roadmap; evaluate emerging tools, frameworks, and best practices to drive modernization.
- Engineering Excellence : Implement best practices in coding standards, testing, automation, and continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD).
- Operational Ownership : Ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency targets through effective monitoring and cloud infrastructure management.
- Risk & Quality Management : Identify potential risks, manage dependencies, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery through proactive planning.
Required Skills and Experience :
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.8-12 years of progressive experience in software engineering, including at least 3 years in a managerial or technical leadership role.Proven experience in delivering enterprise-grade fintech or product-based software systems.Strong technical background with hands-on expertise in Java, Node.js, Python, or equivalent backend technologies.Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks such as React or Angular.In-depth understanding of microservices architecture, API design, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Demonstrated experience implementing DevOps, CI / CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.Exposure to AI / ML frameworks, data-driven systems, or blockchain-based platforms is an advantage.Experience or familiarity with Generative AI and Agentic AI development is a strong plus.Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.Proven ability to lead teams, drive execution, and deliver results in agile, fast-paced environments.Preferred Attributes :
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance innovation, delivery speed, and quality.Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with a focus on team growth and culture.Commitment to engineering best practices, architectural rigor, and operational excellence.Enthusiasm for exploring new technologies and driving continuous improvement.Why this role matters :
Youll be shaping the foundation of a platform that bridges AI, fintech, and enterprise automation leading the team that turns architectural intent into reliable, scalable reality.
If youre someone who loves building products end-to-end, thrives in startup energy, and enjoys leading smart engineers toward meaningful outcomes this role is for you.
(ref : iimjobs.com)