Quidcash is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Engineering Manager to lead, mentor, and grow a talented team of software engineers. You will be instrumental in shaping our technical direction, driving the development of our core products, and championing engineering excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll contribute to architectural decisions, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure your team is equipped to build scalable, robust, and intelligent systems.
If you're a leader who thrives on technical challenges, loves building high-performing teams, and is excited by the potential of AI/ML in fintech, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do:
· Lead & Mentor: Manage, coach, and develop a team of software engineers, data scientists fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture. Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and support career growth.
· Technical Leadership: Provide strong technical guidance on architecture, design, and implementation of complex systems, particularly in microservices, OOPS principles, and cloud-native applications.
· AI/ML Integration: Drive the strategy and execution for integrating AI/ML models and techniques into our products and platforms, working closely with data scientists and engineers.
· Engineering Best Practices: Establish, evangelize, and enforce best practices for software development, including code quality, testing (unit, integration, E2E), CI/CD, security, and documentation.
· DevOps Culture: Champion and implement DevOps principles to improve deployment frequency, system reliability, and operational efficiency. Oversee CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices.
· Roadmap & Execution: Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and other stakeholders to define the technical roadmap, translate product requirements into actionable engineering tasks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
· Architectural Vision: Contribute to and influence the long-term architectural vision for Quidcash platforms, ensuring scalability, resilience, and maintainability.
· Problem Solving: Dive deep into complex technical challenges, lead troubleshooting efforts, and make critical technical decisions.
· Recruitment & Team Building: Actively participate in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new engineering talent.
What You'll Bring (Must-Haves):
· Experience:
o Proven experience (6+ years) in software engineering, with a strong foundation in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP/S) using languages like Java, Python, C#, Go, or similar.
o Demonstrable experience (2+ years) in an engineering leadership or management role, directly managing a team of engineers.
· Technical Acumen:
o Deep understanding and practical experience with microservice architecture, including design patterns, deployment strategies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker), and inter-service communication.
o Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
o Familiarity and practical experience with AI/ML concepts, tools, and their application in real-world products (e.g., machine learning pipelines, model deployment, MLOps).
o Proficiency in establishing and driving DevOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring, alerting, infrastructure automation).
· Leadership & Management:
o Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to mentor and grow engineering talent.
o Experience in setting up and enforcing engineering best practices (code reviews, testing methodologies, agile processes).
o Strong project management skills, with experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
· Mindset:
o A proactive, problem-solving attitude with a passion for continuous improvement.
o Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
o Strong business acumen and ability to align technical strategy with company goals.
Nice-to-Haves:
· Experience in the FinTech or financial services, lending industry.
· Hands-on experience with specific AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
· Experience with event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
· Contributions to open-source projects or a strong public technical presence.
· Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Why Join Quidcash?
· Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping a product that directly impacts Indian SMEs business growth.
· Innovation: Work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI/ML, in a forward-thinking environment.
· Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a growing company.
· Culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and brilliant team that values every contribution.
· Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, be a part of the next fin-tech evolution.