Engineering Manager

WHO WE ARE:

TIFIN is a fintech platform backed by industry leaders including JP Morgan, Morningstar, Broadridge, Hamilton Lane, Franklin Templeton, Motive Partners and a who’s who of the financial service industry. We are creating engaging wealth experiences to better financial lives through AI and investment intelligence powered personalization. We are working to change the world of wealth in ways that personalization has changed the world of movies, music and more but with the added responsibility of delivering better wealth outcomes.

We use design and behavioral thinking to enable engaging experiences through software and application programming interfaces (APIs). We use investment science and intelligence to build algorithmic engines inside the software and APIs to enable better investor outcomes.

In a world where every individual is unique, we match them to financial advice and investments with a recognition of their distinct needs and goals across our investment marketplace and our advice and planning divisions.

OUR VALUES: Go with your GUT

• Grow at the Edge. We are driven by personal growth. We get out of our comfort zone and keep egos aside to find our genius zones. With self-awareness and integrity we strive to be the best we can possibly be. No excuses.
• Understanding through Listening and Speaking the Truth. We value transparency. We communicate with radical candor, authenticity and precision to create a shared understanding. We challenge, but once a decision is made, commit fully.
• I Win for Teamwin. We believe in staying within our genius zones to succeed and we take full ownership of our work. We inspire each other with our energy and attitude. We fly in formation to win together.

Responsibilities:

• Develop user-facing features such as web apps and landing portals.
• Ensure the feasibility of UI/UX designs and implement them technically.
• Create reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Contribute to the entire implementation process, including defining improvements based on business needs and architectural enhancements.
• Promote coding, testing, and deployment of best practices through research and demonstration.
• Review frameworks and design principles for suitability in the project context.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities, lay out rational plans, and see them through to completion.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5-8 years of software product development experience.
• Proficiency in React, Django, Pandas, GitHub, AWS, and JavaScript.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and designing REST APIs.
• Experience with scalable interactive web applications.
• Understanding of software design constructs and implementation.
• Familiarity with ORM libraries and Test-Driven Development.
• Exposure to the Finance domain is preferred.
• Knowledge of HTML5, LESS/CSS3, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
• Expertise in JavaScript fundamentals and front-end/back-end technologies.

Nice to Have:

• Strong knowledge of website security and common vulnerabilities.
• Exposure to financial capital markets and instruments.

Compensation and Benefits Package:

• Competitive compensation with a discretionary annual bonus.
• Performance-linked variable compensation.
• Medical insurance.

A note on location. While we have team centers in Boulder, New York City, San Francisco, Charlotte, and Bangalore, this role is based out of Mumbai. 

TIFIN is an equal-opportunity workplace, and we value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any discrimination.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. 

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a Vice President - Engineering Lead, where you will be responsible for supporting the successful technical delivery. You'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities 

•  Frontend: Develop React Native applications (TypeScript, Redux), shared components/micro frontends and robust navigation/error patterns.  
• Backend: Design and implement Java 17+, Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs, persistence (JPA/Hibernate) and API security.  
• Security & Auth: Implement OAuth2/OpenID Connect/JWT, biometric SDK integrations, secure token handling, input validation and OWASP controls.  
• DevOps & Cloud: Contribute to CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and deployments on AWS/Azure.  
• Quality & Collaboration: Work with SDET and QA on automated testing; participate in code reviews, design sessions and sprint ceremonies; uphold risk & controls.  

To be successful as a Vice President -Engineering Lead, you should have experience with:   

• React Native, React 18,
• TypeScript/JavaScript, 
• Redux; 
• Experience in Core Java 17+, Spring Boot, REST, microservices;
• JPA/Hibernate; 
• Gradle, Git;
• Agile delivery;
• Authentication protocols. 
• Designing modular engineering
• Events / Messaging (Kafka / MQ)
• Onboarding customers in bank digital.
• APIs (Design & Development)
• Cloud (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• BE/BTech/MCA (or equivalent)
• DORA Metrics / Observability

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Container Technologies – Docker, Kubernetes.
• Test Driven Development (TDD).
• CI/CD Pipelines & DevOps.
• Secure Coding & OWASP Compliance .
• Site reliability exposure.
• Python scripting.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Job Brief:

We are looking for a C# .Net Developer with experience as Full Stack Developer to produce scalable software solutions. You will be part of a cross-functional team that is responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility.

Responsibilities:

·       Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions.

·       Design client-side and server-side architecture

·       Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design.

·       Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.

·       Write effective APIs.

·       Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.

·       Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software.

·       Create security and data protection settings.

·       Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design.

Requirements:

·       Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer

·       Experience in .Net, MVC framework

·       Experience developing desktop and mobile applications.

·       Proven experience in UI development with strong concepts in HTML, CSS, JavaScript

·       Strong command on API Development

·       Familiarity with databases- SQL, SQL Server DB

·       Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Node)

·       Problem Solving and Logical building.

·       Good to have- Knowledge in Azure Logic Apps, Azure, Azure function app.

Technical Skills: HTML, CSS, React, C#.Net, API, JavaScript, Full Stack, SQL

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Become an expert in our technology and platforms
• Provide top-tier, highly skilled and attentive support to our consumer app teams.
• Perform production support, troubleshooting and maintenance tasks with a focus on quality and timeliness
• Work with the Implementations and Delivery Teams on defect resolution and solution delivery
• As an active member of the backend team you would utilize and promote best practices and standards
• You’ll develop new technical skills and gain industry knowledge
• You’ll provide occasional “after-hours” incident response and support
• Maintain software to integrate with internal back-end systems
• Build tools to reduce occurence of errors and improve customer experience
• Manage system troubleshooting and maintenance.

Required skills and qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience supporting Web and Backend based application software and environments preferred

• Ability to prioritize effectively and handle shifting priorities professionally

• Experience with version management systems like GIT, Subversion

• Knowledge on Payment gateways (Razorpay, Juspay)

• Experience with web application servers, basic idea on AWS and Azure

• Databases (SQL and NoSQL) and SQL query language.

• Good understanding of Networking principles.

• An understanding and background with Object Oriented Programming languages

• Required Full stack development knowledge.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor of science degree (or equivalent) in computer science, engineering, or relevant field

• Design and construction of platform with the best possible encryption and security mechanisms
• Compare different design options and take technology-driven design decision
• Define Data model/Information model
• Define services and convert functional requirements to design
• Define APIs and implement them
• Build front end based on user experience design
• Test and Debug as required
• Write Technical Documentation
• Optimize code and design for Performance
• Design and implementation of continuous integration and deployment pipelines

Expected Qualifications and Key Skills

• Working experience in Spring, Spring-boot or equivalent, Hibernate or equivalent persistence framework.
• Working experience of No SQL databases such as MongoDB or equivalent
• Working experience of setting up Production environment including SSL certificates, logging, backup, archival, etc.
• Working experience of JavaScript frameworks such as React JS, JQuery, etc.
• Working experience of API gateways and Web services such as REST
• Working experience of using GIT
• Working experience of a dev-ops tool such as Jenkins
• Deployment experience on Azure/AWS
• Microservices design and development
• Excellent understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms
• Understanding of OOP and Design Patterns
• Works well in a team setting
• Can multitask, adapt to shifting priorities, detail-oriented
• Good work ethic, including a sense of individual responsibility
• Comfortable working on changing requirements in a growing company
• Must be analytical, flexible, innovative, and self-motivated
• Experience with payment platforms and processors would be a plus

• IMMEDIATE JOINEE
  BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. MS degree is preferred.
• 9+ years development experience in JAVA (using OO Design and Analysis, Design Patterns, etc.)
• High experience in Java 8 with hands on coding Required.
• 4+ years’ experience building highly scalable, distributed and reliable Restful Web Services using Spring, Jersey, etc.
• Should have knowledge on Cloud applications preferably on AWS.
• Knowledge on building Front end applications using JavaScript, AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3.
• Experience with relational DBs like MySQL and NoSQL Database like MongoDB, Solr/Lucene will be a plus.
• Experience with Tomcat, Jax-RS, REST, JPA, IntelliJ, Groovy, Hibernate is must.
• Experience with build technologies like Gradle, Jenkins will be a plus.
• Experience with Test Driven Development using TestNG/Junit testing frameworks.
• Experience working with version control like GIT.
• 8+ years (or more) experience shipping quality code
• 4+ years’ experience with leading frontend frameworks like Angular 1 to 8 or ReactJS, etc.
• Experience on Ionic Framework, Cardova
• Experience contributing front-end code to a publicly available, consumer-focused web application.
• Solid experience and understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript (vanilla JS and popular libraries like Underscore.js and jQuery)
• Experience with REST-based APIs
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