Job Description :
We are a fast-growing, product-led fintech company on a mission to transform the financial ecosystem using cutting-edge technology, user-centric design, and deep domain expertise. We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and scale our MERN stack development team while building high-performance, scalable, and secure financial applications.
The core responsibilities for the job include the following :
Team Leadership and Management :
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 6-10 full-stack engineers (MERN stack).
- Drive performance management, team development, and career progression.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality features.
Technical Ownership :
Own the architecture, design, and implementation of core fintech product modules using MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js .Review and enforce coding standards, CI / CD pipelines, and software quality best practices.Ensure system scalability, security, performance, and availability.Project Delivery :
Translate business requirements into scalable tech solutions.Ensure sprint planning, estimation, execution, and stakeholder communication.Proactively identify risks and bottlenecks and implement mitigations.Product and Innovation Focus :
Work closely with leadership on technology strategy and product roadmaps.Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.Requirements :
8+ years of software development experience, with at least 3+ years in team leadership roles.Proven track record of working in product-based fintech companies.Deep hands-on experience in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js ).Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures (AWS / GCP / Azure).Proficiency in REST APIs, microservices, Docker, and container orchestration.Exposure to security best practices in fintech (e. g., data encryption, secure auth flows).Strong debugging, optimization, and analytical skills.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment with a product ownership mindset.(ref : hirist.tech)