Engineering Manager Backend - India

Syfe; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Syfe is seeking an Engineering Manager for our Backend Team in Gurugram to lead high-performing engineers and drive scalable systems. You will coach, mentor, and align engineering goals with business outcomes.

You will collaborate with product and design, implement best practices, and contribute to the codebase while elevating operational standards across the backend stack.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of industry experience with at least 7 years as a developer and 2 years in lead/manager roles.
• Proven experience building and delivering scalable backend systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing backend team.
• Drive engineering excellence and contribute to the codebase.
• Collaborate with product and design to align tech with business goals.
• Mentor and develop team members to grow professionally.
• Oversee scalable, reliable backend systems and practices.

Skills

Backend leadership

Team coaching

System design

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Description:

Syfe is APAC's largest and fastest-growing digital wealth platform, trusted with over US$10 billion in assets. We are fundamentally changing how hundreds of thousands of people across Asia-Pacific build wealth through a holistic approach to managing money rather than just pushing investment products. Backed by world-class investors and recognised as a leader in WealthTech, we are a team of passionate builders creating the future of wealth management.

The Right Profile:

As an Engineering Manager for our Backend Team, you will collaborate closely with product and design teams to build effective, high-performing teams. Your primary focus will be on supporting and developing the individuals reporting to you, enabling them to achieve their professional goals, and aligning these goals with our broader company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Building and Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing backend team by fostering an inclusive culture and empowering members through dedicated coaching and professional development.
• Technical Leadership: Drive engineering excellence as a hands‑on leader by implementing best practices and contributing directly to the codebase to ensure continuous operational improvement.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with product and design teams to align technical execution with business objectives through clear, cross-departmental communication.
• Mentorship and Development: Unlock individual potential by challenging team members to step outside their comfort zones and providing the guidance necessary for their professional growth.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the delivery of scalable, reliable backend systems by implementing and maintaining rigorous development and operational standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• 9+ years of industry experience, with at least 7 years as a developer and 2 years of delivering scalable products as a lead/manager.
• Proven experience in developing and working on high-scale systems.
• Strong technical background with hands‑on experience in backend technologies and frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing engineering teams.
• Experience working closely with product and design teams to deliver successful projects.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for building and maintaining robust engineering practices.

Come As You Are

We believe in the power of diversity and are dedicated to creating a welcoming and innovative environment for all our employees. So we embrace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities for all.

Requirements

Due to the volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.