Engineering Manager

Krom; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 700,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Krom is seeking an Engineering Manager – Core Banking & Payments to lead a team including a Lead Backend Engineer, Backend Software Engineers, and a Senior Fullstack Engineer. You will ensure the core banking and payment systems run securely, efficiently, and reliably.

You will own the technical architecture, drive project estimates, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities with business goals.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience designing, developing, and launching large-scale backend projects.
• At least 1 year of experience leading an engineering team.
• Proficiency in Node.js, HTTP, RESTful APIs, OAuth, and Web Services.
• Strong understanding of microservices, API design, and high-transaction systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the team in designing, developing, and maintaining backend features for core banking and payments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities with business goals.
• Implement best engineering practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable systems.
• Own technical architecture, estimations, and delivery of complex initiatives.
• Monitor and ensure stability, security, and performance of critical systems.
• Provide feedback and foster growth, participate in recruitment and mentorship.

Skills

Node.js

RESTful APIs

OAuth

Web Services

Microservices architecture

API design

High-transaction systems

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

SQS

Kafka

AWS

GCP

Job description

As an Engineering Manager – Core Banking & Payments, you’ll lead a team consisting of a Lead Backend Engineer, Backend Software Engineers, and a Senior Fullstack Engineer.

Your mission is to ensure that the company’s core banking and reporting systems run securely, efficiently, and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the team in designing, developing, and maintaining backend features and functionalities for core banking and payment systems.
• Collaborate closely with managers and cross-functional teams to align technical priorities with business goals.
• Implement best engineering practices to ensure high-quality and maintainable systems.
• Take ownership of technical architecture, project estimations, and the delivery of complex initiatives.
• Actively monitor and ensure the stability, security, and performance of critical systems.
• Manage team performance, provide constructive feedback, and foster professional growth.
• Participate in recruitment, coaching, and mentorship of engineers.

About You

You are an experienced engineering leader with a strong technical background and a passion for building reliable, large-scale backend systems — particularly in core banking and payment platforms. You excel at combining hands‑on technical knowledge with strong leadership, ensuring your team delivers high‑quality, scalable solutions efficiently.

• Have 4–6 years of experience designing, developing, and launching large-scale backend projects.
• Have at least 1 year of experience leading an engineering team.
• Are proficient in Node.js and well‑versed in HTTP, RESTful APIs, OAuth, and Web Services.
• Understand clean architecture principles, database design, and message queues (e.g., SQS, Kafka).
• Have experience working with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or similar.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate well with cross‑functional teams.
• Are proactive, have a strong sense of ownership, and are eager to continuously learn and drive positive change.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, API design, and high‑transaction systems (ideally within financial or fintech domains).
• Strategic thinker with strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.