Head of Engineering (Payments)

Braintrust; Puebla de Zaragoza; A distancia; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the payments domain seeks a Head of Engineering to lead an innovative engineering team. This position demands experience in software engineering leadership, specifically in payment integrations, with an emphasis on collaboration, project management, and fostering a culture of excellence. The ideal candidate will oversee a team of over 40 and drive strategic projects that enhance payment solutions.

Formación

• 5+ years in leadership roles, ideally in engineering.
• Proven expertise in payments industry and fintech integrations.
• Experience managing distributed engineering teams in Agile.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic direction for the engineering team.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a 40+ person engineering team.
• Oversee large-scale engineering initiatives for timely delivery.

Conocimientos

Software engineering leadership

Payment integrations

Project management

Agile/Scrum

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

Cloud infrastructure (AWS)

Microservices architecture

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

• Direct Hire Opportunity
• Location: Mexico
• Remote job
• Monthly pay: $150,000-$180,000 MXN
  
  

We are seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead our high-performing engineering team in the payments domain. The ideal candidate will have: A strong background in software development leadership, deep understanding of payment integrations & the ability to work closely with product teams to deliver scalable, innovative solutions.

Reporting directly to the CTO, this role requires a strategic leader who can manage a 40+ person engineering team, oversee complex technical projects, and ensure the delivery of high-impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction for the engineering team, ensuring alignment with business goals in the payments space.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and scale a 40+ person engineering team; foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Payment Integrations: Collaborate with product teams to design, develop, and optimize payment processing systems and third-party integrations.
• Project Management: Oversee large-scale engineering initiatives, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery while managing risks and dependencies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Operations, and Compliance teams to drive seamless payment solutions.
• CTO Partnership: Report directly to the CTO; provide insights on engineering performance, scalability, and technology strategy.
• Process Improvement: Champion best practices in Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, and DevOps to drive engineering efficiency.
• Innovation & Scalability: Guide architectural decisions to ensure systems are secure, scalable, and high-performing in a fast-paced payments environment.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in software engineering, including 5+ years in leadership roles (e.g., Engineering Manager, Director, or VP)
• Proven expertise in the payments industry, with deep knowledge of payment gateways, processing systems, and fintech integrations
• Strong project management skills, with a successful track record of leading large-scale technical initiatives
• Experience managing distributed engineering teams (40+ members) in an Agile environment
• Excellent communication skills, able to interface effectively with C-level executives, product managers, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Technical proficiency in:
• Backend/Frontend stacks
• Cloud infrastructure (AWS)
• Microservices architecture
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience in high-growth fintech or payments startups
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, PSD2)
• Background in AI/ML applications in payments