Head of Engineering

WebFinex TechFusion Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WebFinex TechFusion Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead our fintech tech team, own delivery, architecture, and high‑quality execution aligned with business goals. You will drive scalable, secure product development and mentor engineers to achieve impact.

You will manage backend, frontend, and DevOps, define technical standards, oversee CI/CD, API design, cloud deployments, and security best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development with leadership experience.
• Hands-on with Python or Node.js and modern frameworks.
• Experience designing APIs and distributed systems.
• Cloud deployments, databases, security practices for fintech.
• Strong ownership and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team across backend, frontend, and DevOps.
• Define technical architecture and scalable, secure system design.
• Own end‑to‑end delivery of fintech products and payment APIs.
• Establish coding standards, processes, and CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with product and business teams for planning and execution.
• Mentor engineers and foster a high‑performance engineering culture.

Skills

Python (FastAPI)

Node.js (Express.js)

System design

APIs

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Security best practices

Git & CI/CD

Team leadership

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

We are hiring a Head of Engineering to lead our tech team and drive the development of scalable, secure fintech products. This role will own engineering delivery, architecture, and team leadership, ensuring high-quality execution aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team across backend, frontend, and DevOps.
• Define technical architecture and ensure scalable, secure system design.
• Own end-to-end delivery of products, including payment APIs and integrations.
• Establish coding standards, development processes, and CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with product and business teams for execution and planning.
• Mentor team members and build a high-performance engineering culture.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience.
• Strong expertise in Python (FastAPI) and/or Node.js (Express.js).
• Solid understanding of system design, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of security best practices, especially in fintech/payments.
• Hands-on with Git, CI/CD, and modern development workflows.
• Strong ownership, problem-solving, and team management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fintech or payment systems.
• Exposure to Docker/Kubernetes and scalable infrastructure.