ENGINEERING MANAGER || Fintech || Mumbai

KSA INC; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KSA INC is seeking a senior engineering leader to bridge complex architecture with business growth in Mumbai. You will scale an embedded finance platform, guide a fast-moving team through the full SDLC, and ensure enterprise-grade resilience.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, architectural integrity, and data-driven delivery, with a focus on scaling from early-stage to enterprise-grade. Remote collaboration and fintech domain growth are expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering with at least 3+ years in leadership.
• Hands-on experience with Java, Python, microservices, and databases.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
• Delivery record leading teams in cloud-native/microservices environments.

Responsibilities

• Architectural leadership through deep-dive discussions and code reviews.
• Drive predictable, high-velocity delivery using Agile/Scrum metrics.
• Balance feature delivery with tech debt management for long-term scale.
• Develop talent, mentor reports, and foster a safe, high-trust culture.
• Audit cycles and push automation/AI to remove bottlenecks.

Skills

Python

Fintech

Java

Microservices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

About The Role

You will be the bridge between complex technical architecture and meaningful business growth, responsible for scaling our embedded finance platform, to an enterprise-grade level. You will move beyond simple management to lead a high-velocity team through the full SDLC, ensuring predictable delivery and long-term system scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Lead deep-dive architectural discussions and conduct high-quality code reviews to maintain technical excellence.
• Operational Rigour: Master Agile/Scrum and other metrics (Cycle Time, MTTR, Change Failure Rate) to drive predictable, high-velocity delivery.
• Strategic Delivery: Balance immediate business feature requests with the management of technical debt and long-term platform scalability.
• People Development: Establish high-trust relationships, mentor direct reports for promotion, and foster a psychologically safe team culture.
• Process Optimization: Audit development cycles to identify bottlenecks and implement efficiency through automation and AI tools.

Core Competencies

• Technical Credibility: Hands-on expertise that allows you to lead by example and earn the respect of seasoned engineers.
• Strategic Judgment: The ability to make tough trade-offs between speed-to-market and architectural integrity.
• Emotional Intelligence: Exceptional empathy and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts and demonstrate partner/customer empathy.
• Operational Excellence: A disciplined approach to the engineering lifecycle and a commitment to data-driven performance metrics.

Must-Have Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years in engineering, with at least 3+ years in a formal people management or leadership role.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Java, Python, Microservices, and various database technologies.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Delivery Record: A proven track record of leading teams in cloud-native or microservices environments.

Good-to-Have

• Prior experience within the Fintech or Financial Services industry.
• Experience in adopting AI-driven development tools to enhance team productivity.
• Experience scaling a platform from early-stage to enterprise-grade.

Skills: python,fintech,java,microservices