Engineering Manager

About PayUPayU, a leading payment and Fintech company in 50+ high-growth markets throughout Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, part of Prosus group, one of the largest technology investors in the world is redefining the way people buy and sell online for our 300.000 + merchants and millions of consumers.As a leading online payment service provider, we deploy more than 400 payment methods and PCI-certified platforms to process approximately 6 million payments every single day.About The RoleAs an Engineering Manager, you will lead multiple cross-functional software development teams (10-15 engineers) responsible for designing and maintaining high-scale, cloud-based solutions in the fintech and payments ecosystem. You will combine strategic leadership with hands-on technical direction to oversee the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring delivery excellence, reliability, global scalability, and alignment with business strategy. This role requires balancing people leadership, technical guidance, and operational execution to build innovative, secure, and scalable digital products.Key Responsibilities - Team Leadership & People Management:Lead, coach, and develop high-performing engineering teams, fostering innovation, ownership, and accountabilityBuild and mentor engineers working on new product initiatives and platform enhancementsPromote a positive team culture through open communication, continuous learning, and career developmentConduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and support professional growthAct as a mentor and technical sounding board for engineers at all levelsManage team capacity, workload distribution, and resource allocation across multiple projectsKey Responsibilities- Technical Leadership & ArchitectureLead backend teams working with Node.js TypeScript, and AWSParticipate in technical planning, architectural reviews, and selection of appropriate tools and technologiesDrive engineering quality, code review culture, and architectural alignment across teamsEnsure hands-on technical expertise to guide teams on event-driven services and cloud-native architecturesChampion best practices for building low-latency, high-availability, and high-performance solutionsCollaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions aligned with business needsKey Responsibilities- Process & Quality ExcellenceOversee project execution across all phases of the SDLC, ensuring code quality, security, scalability, and performanceDefine and enforce Git workflows, CI/CD standards, and continuous delivery best practicesChampion agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) to improve team adaptability, velocity, and responsivenessEnsure compliance with development best practices, security standards (PCI-DSS), and IT governance protocols (ITIL)Implement and maintain engineering quality metrics, code review processes, and testing automationDefine, track, and report on OKRs and KPIs, aligning engineering goals with company-wide strategic objectivesRequirements- Experience8-10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management roleProven track record managing multiple distributed development teams (10-15+ engineers) and complex projects in high-growth environmentsDemonstrated success delivering event-driven services and cloud-native solutions at scaleExperience managing teams in fintech, payments, or similar regulated industries (preferred)Requirements- Technical ExpertiseHands-on technical background in Node.js and TypeScriptDeep understanding of cloud computing and cloud-native architecture (AWS preferred: EKS, Lambda, ECS, S3)Proficiency with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redshift)Strong expertise in Git, CI/CD automation, and cloud principles. Familiarity with front-end and back-end development technologiesUnderstanding of system security, PCI-DSS compliance, and secure software development practicesRequirements-Leadership & Management SkillsExcellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills in global and distributed team environmentsProven ability to build and scale high-performing engineering teamsStrong business and technical communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus)Experience with agile methodologies, SDLC practices, and team performance measurementAbility to balance technical depth with people management and strategic thinkingTrack record of fostering innovation, ownership, and a continuous improvement in cultureRequirements- Process & ToolsHands-on experience with agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and continuous improvement practicesProficiency with source control (Git/Bitbucket), issue tracking (JIRA), and project management toolsExperience defining and tracking OKRs, KPIs, and engineering metricsUnderstanding of IT governance protocols and compliance frameworks (ITIL, PCI-DSS)Ability to implement and scale engineering standards and best practices across teamsAdditional QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (preferred)Strong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments with changing prioritiesExperience working in global, multicultural teamsPreferred/AdvantageExperience in fintech, global payments, or payment connectivity with acquirers, gateways, and APMsExperience scaling engineering practices across multiple teams and geographiesKnowledge of observability practices, monitoring tools, and site reliability engineering (SRE)Background managing teams working on high-volume transaction processing systemsExperience with Python, Java, C++, or other programming languagesUnderstanding of security compliance requirements in regulated industriesTrack record of successful technical hiring and team building.About UsAt PayU, we are a global fintech investor and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high-growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in 18 high-growth markets enables us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs, to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell and operate online. Being part of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world, gives us the presence and expertise to make a real impact. Find out more www.payu.comOur Commitment To Building A Diverse And Inclusive Workforce As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive and safe environment, for all of our people, communities and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility and unbiased attention to each and every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities or the LGBTQ communities.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.