Engineering Manager in Paymentop

27 серпня 2024

Engineering Manager

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At Paymentop, we’re more than a fintech company; we’re working to redefine the payment landscape globally. Our mission is to empower both businesses and consumers by providing smooth, secure, and reliable payment solutions. As the projects grow so must the team.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

• Integration with multiple PSPs, eWallets, card processors, acquirers and software vendors;
• Multiple integration options;
• Detailed in-app analytics;
• Intelligent payment routing and cascading;
• Full checkout customization;
• Cross platform payments.

Your role and impact:

As an Engineering Manager at Paymentop, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our FinTech projects through exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. You will lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, project managers, QA professionals, and security experts, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Your deep expertise in software development life cycle (SDLC), CI/CD pipelines, and security will enable you to optimize and streamline processes, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Your key responsibilities will include but not limited:

Project Management Leadership

• Supervision and Performance Enhancement : Supervise the team and improve the performance and efficiency of Project Management, QA, and Security functions across teams developing FinTech projects.
• Best Practices Implementation : Develop and implement project management, security, and quality assurance best practices across the organization.
• Continuous Improvement Culture : Foster a culture of continuous improvement in project management methodologies.

SDLC, CI/CD, Security, and QA Process/Function Enhancement

• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize and streamline the software development life cycle (SDLC), CI/CD pipelines, security (in collaboration with the CISO), and QA processes.
• Methodologies and Automation : Drive the adoption of software methodologies and automation practices to improve development efficiency.

Documentation and Onboarding

• Documentation Leadership : Lead efforts to enhance project documentation, data storage, and timely updates, ensuring clarity and completeness.
• Onboarding Process Development : Develop and improve onboarding processes for new team members per function, ensuring a smooth transition into projects.

Team Expansion

• Growth Opportunities : Identify opportunities for team growth and expansion, working with Recruitment to hire and onboard new development teams.
• Interview Process Enhancement : Enhance the technical interviewing process and candidates’ checks.

Project Metrics Implementation

• Metrics and KPIs : Establish and implement project metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and efficiency.
• OKRs Assignment : Assign and track the OKRs for product development teams.
• Continuous Monitoring and Analysis : Continuously monitor and analyze software development metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Release Quality Improvement : Analyze and improve the speed/quality of releases and transparency of the process.

Quality Improvement

• Collaboration for Quality : Collaborate with project managers, QA leads, business analysts, and technical teams to improve the quality of business analysis and technical requirements.
• Requirement Processes : Implement processes for rigorous requirement gathering, validation, and traceability.
• Definition of Done : Enhance the criteria for the definition of done, pre-, and post-release audits and checks.
• Technology Research : Collaborate with the CTO on new technology research and implementation.

Project Planning and Oversight

• Comprehensive Planning : Create comprehensive plans for project implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Progress Monitoring : Monitor project progress, identify deviations, and take corrective actions to ensure timely delivery.

Resource Allocation and Risk Management

• Resource Assignment : Assign resources to projects based on skill sets and availability, making adjustments as necessary.
• Risk Evaluation and Mitigation : Evaluate potential project risks and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions.

Security

• Collaboration with CISO : Collaborate with the CISO and oversee data and project security.
• DevOps Oversight : Oversee the DevOps function.
• Security Audits : Oversee security audits and implement fixes based on findings.
• Application Security Best Practices : Drive best practices of application security.

Team Coordination

• Meeting Coordination : Coordinate and improve the usefulness of regular team meetings to ensure alignment, engagement, and a clear understanding of project responsibilities.

Budget and Timeline Management

• Budget Management : Manage the budget per team and project.
• Timely Delivery : Ensure that all project deliverables are completed on time and within allocated budgets.

Training

• Team Development : Hire, onboard, train, and conduct performance reviews for the team and tech leaders across the company.
• Regular Training : Arrange and provide regular training to project managers and other team members.

What makes you stand out:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of  software development life cycle (SDLC) and CI/CD pipelines .
• Hands-on experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies .
• Proficiency in programming languages such as  PHP, Angular or similar .
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
• In-depth knowledge of  security best practices and collaboration with CISOs or security teams.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and automation testing tools .

Project Management:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement project management best practices .
• Experience in  resource allocation , risk management , and budget oversight .
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and driving project success.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to  mentor and develop teams .
• Experience in  hiring, onboarding, and training new team members.
• Strong track record of fostering a  collaborative and innovative team environment .

Analytical and Strategic Thinking:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to  interpret and leverage project metrics and KPIs .
• Experience in establishing and tracking OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) for development teams.
• Ability to  identify areas for process improvement and drive continuous enhancement initiatives.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills , with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience in  collaborating with senior executives , such as CTOs and CEOs, on technology strategy and implementation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams .

Personal Attributes:

• Innovative mindset with a passion for adopting new technologies and methodologies.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• Ability to  work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in FinTech or similar highly regulated industries is a plus.
• Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or similar project management and technical certifications are advantageous.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation package (commensurate with your experience)
• Access to paid corporate English lessons (through Preply)
• 27 business days of flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Fully remote work with flexible hours (within the CET time zone) from any location of your choice
• Values-driven culture with a friendly and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to regularly participate in conferences and community events as both a participant and contributor
• Matrix organizational structure designed to streamline communication, remove barriers, and promote efficiency

Embrace the opportunity to develop your skills in a cutting-edge fintech environment. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and make a tangible impact on the future of payments! Let’s build something great together!