Engineering Manager Java - Fintech Domain

Engineering Manager Java (Fintech Domain)

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Role Overview

Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of

  5+ Java backend engineers

  , fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and ownership.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and business stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and deliver high-quality solutions.
  
• Provide hands-on technical guidance in

  Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs

  , and cloud-native development.
• Oversee design, architecture, code reviews, and best practices to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions.
  
• Drive engineering productivity through CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps practices.
  
• Ensure delivery timelines, quality standards, and security requirements are met for all releases.
  
• Mentor and coach team members for skill enhancement and career growth.
  
• Stay updated with emerging technologies in Java and fintech, recommending relevant adoption.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  
• 6–10 years of total software development experience, with at least 2–3 years in a

  people management role

  .
• Strong hands-on expertise in

  Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, RESTful APIs

  .
• Experience in

  fintech / banking / payments domain

  is mandatory.
• Exposure to

  cloud platforms

  (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Solid understanding of

  design patterns, system architecture, and distributed systems

  .
• Experience in

  Agile/Scrum

  environments.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and grow engineering teams.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with

  event-driven architectures

  and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Knowledge of

  DevOps tools

  (Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of

  security & compliance standards

  relevant to fintech.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.