Engineering Manager, Backend - Financial Services
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Data-driven signals on your job's competitivenessTier-1 brand, metro Bangalore location, and broad backend leadership skills make competition high.
Transferable backend leadership skills but fintech domain knowledge required, so medium sensitivity.
Explicit 8+ years, 1+ years leadership, and distributed-systems requirements imply high shortlisting strictness.
Job Description
Structured overview of role & requirementsAbout This Role
Lead engineering discussions and decision-making for the backend team responsible for financial services.
Define and execute engineering plans and maintain production system hygiene for owned areas.
Own business health for the team, drive engineering best practices, and manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships including business, product, operations, and vendors.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field (BTech, MTech, PhD, or equivalent).
8+ years of software development experience with at least 1 year in people/team leadership roles.
Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems and managing high-performing software teams.
Excellent communication skills for technical presentations to diverse audiences.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced in driving design and architecture across multiple backend subsystems alongside senior engineers.
Track record working in startups or fast-paced environments, indicating adaptability to rapid changes.
Demonstrates ownership of engineering outcomes with a focus on business impact and stakeholder collaboration.