- LocationBengaluru, India
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IndustryInformation Technology and Services
Director of Engineering
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated “Director of Engineering” with a background in fintech or e-commerce to lead our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building and scaling large-scale financial/e-Commerce systems, possess strong technical skills, and be passionate about driving a robust engineering culture within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the engineering team, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to ensure the team's success.
- Drive the development and implementation of scalable, high-performance financial systems that meet the company's requirements and industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, design, and operations to define technical requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
- Establish and promote engineering best practices, processes, and standards to ensure quality, efficiency, and scalability across all engineering initiatives.
- Foster a strong engineering culture focused on continuous learning and innovation.
- Actively participate in hands-on technical contributions, providing technical leadership and guidance to the team as needed.
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and leverage this knowledge to drive strategic decisions and improvements within the engineering organization.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on fintech, including 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
- Proven track record of successfully building and scaling large-scale financial systems or fintech platforms.
- Strong technical background with expertise in modern programming languages, frameworks, and technologies.
- Hands-on experience with system design, architecture, and implementation, with the ability to make strategic technical decisions.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Experience driving a strong engineering culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Good understanding of different cloud hosting offerings - GCP/AWS is required.
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in the fintech or e-commerce industry is highly preferred.
- Prior experience working in a start-up or fast-paced environment is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment, with a passion for driving impact and delivering results.