Leads and mentors engineering teams, sets technical direction, architects scalable software systems, oversees code quality and delivery, manages technical risks, and drives engineering best practices. The role requires cross-functional collaboration, leadership of complex projects, and expertise in software development, cloud platforms, microservices, databases, DevOps, and Agile methodologies within a fintech infrastructure environment.
The Impact You’ll Drive
As an Senior Engineering Manager, you’ll take charge of the technical direction of exciting projects, leading a talented team of engineers while collaborating with other departments to create top-tier software solutions. This role combines hands-on technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking, offering the perfect opportunity for someone ready to make a big impact, inspire innovation, and drive success!
The Hats You Will Wear
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of engineers, providing strategic technical guidance and driving career development to cultivate future leaders.
- Champion a collaborative, inclusive team culture while conducting in-depth performance reviews, offering actionable feedback to elevate individual and team capabilities.
- Spearhead the technical execution of complex projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, timeline, and budget, while aligning solutions with overarching business objectives.
- Architect and design scalable, high-impact software systems, providing oversight on technical designs, code quality, and system architecture to ensure robustness and efficiency.
- Stay ahead of industry advancements, integrating cutting-edge innovations into projects to maintain a competitive edge.
- Define and enforce best practices for coding standards, testing, and deployment, ensuring the highest levels of reliability, performance, and security.
- Drive code reviews and advocate for the adoption of automated testing methodologies to elevate product quality and development efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and bridging communication gaps between teams.
- Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, providing expert-level problem-solving to ensure smooth project execution.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence, inspiring teams to push boundaries and deliver transformative solutions.
The Perfect Fit
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 12-14 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of successfully leading complex technical projects.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Previous experience in a similar industry or domain.
Your Edge Over the Rest
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
- Strong understanding of databases, both relational and NoSQL.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, containerization, etc.).
The Problem We’re Solving
Financial institutions today are held back by legacy systems that are slow, rigid, and expensive to scale. Launching or evolving credit, lending, and UPI products often takes months, requires heavy engineering effort, and limits the ability to create personalized customer experiences.
At the same time, customer expectations have changed - speed, flexibility, and tailored financial products are no longer optional. Banks and fintechs need infrastructure that allows them to innovate quickly, adapt continuously, and scale without friction.
This is where we come in.
At Vegapay, we are building modern, configurable fintech infrastructure that enables banks, NBFCs, and enterprises to design, launch, and manage credit and payment programs with ease. Our platform brings together flexibility, speed, and control - helping our partners unlock new growth opportunities and deliver personalized banking experiences at scale.
The Opportunity Ahead
- Lead and shape high-impact engineering teams building real-world fintech infrastructure
- Drive both technical direction and team growth - with real ownership and decision-making authority
- Work on complex, scalable systems that directly power banking, credit, and payments
- Collaborate with strong product and leadership teams in a fast-moving, execution-first environment
Vegapay Technology Private Limited Bengaluru, Karnataka, IND Office
Bengaluru, India
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