Engineering Manager

Krom; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 360,000,000 - 500,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Krom is seeking an Engineering Manager – Core Banking & Payments to lead a team that includes a Lead Backend Engineer, Backend Software Engineers, and a Senior Fullstack Engineer.

You will own technical architecture, guide design and delivery of high‑volume backend systems, and drive best practices, security, and reliability across core banking and payment platforms while mentoring engineers and shaping the team's growth.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Node.js and RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of clean architecture and microservices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and high-transaction systems.
• Leadership of engineering teams in fast-paced environments.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of backend features for core banking and payments.
• Align technical priorities with business goals with cross-functional teams.
• Implement best engineering practices for high-quality, maintainable systems.
• Own technical architecture, estimations, and delivery of complex initiatives.
• Monitor security, stability, and performance of critical systems.
• Manage performance, provide feedback, and mentor engineers.
• Participate in recruitment and coaching of engineers.

Skills

Node.js

HTTP & REST APIs

OAuth

Web Services

Clean architecture

Database design

Message queues

Cloud platforms

Team leadership

Ownership & proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

GCP

Microservices

API design

Job description

About the Role:

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.

You’re a great fit if you:

• 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.


• Proven experience managing engineering teams in fast‑paced, tech‑driven environments.


• 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.