Engineering Manager

We are a fast-growing, product-led fintech company on a mission to transform the financial ecosystem using cutting-edge technology, user-centric design, and deep domain expertise. We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and scale our MERN stack development team while building high-performance, scalable, and secure financial applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 6–10 full-stack engineers (MERN stack).
• Drive performance management, team development, and career progression.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA to ensure timely delivery of high-quality features.
• Technical Ownership
• Own the architecture, design, and implementation of core fintech product modules using MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js.
• Review and enforce coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, and software quality best practices.
• Ensure system scalability, security, performance, and availability.
• Project Delivery
• Translate business requirements into scalable tech solutions.
• Ensure sprint planning, estimation, execution, and stakeholder communication.
• Proactively identify risks and bottlenecks and implement mitigations.
• Product & Innovation Focus
• Work closely with leadership on technology strategy and product roadmaps.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 3+ years in team leadership roles.
• Proven track record of working in product-based fintech companies.
• Deep hands-on experience in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Proficiency in REST APIs, microservices, Docker, and container orchestration.
• Exposure to security best practices in fintech (e.g., data encryption, secure auth flows).
• Strong debugging, optimization, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment with a product ownership mindset.

Nice to Have

• Experience with TypeScript, GraphQL, or WebSockets.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and observability tools.
• Prior experience building lending, payments, or investment platforms.

What you can expect in return:

• ESOPs basis performance
• Health insurance
• Statutory benefits like PF & Gratuity
• Flexible Working structure
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture

About the Company

EduFund

We offer a full suite of solutions, including investments, education loans, visa and immigration support, international remittance, and expert counselling, making it India’s only end‑to‑end education financial planning platform.

Whether it's saving early or funding a degree abroad, EduFund helps parents make smarter financial decisions for their child’s future.

In July 2025, EduFund raised $6 million in Series A funding, led by Cercano Management and MassMutual Ventures, bringing the total capital raised to $12 million.

Explore more at www.edufund.in