We are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Manager (Payments) to join an FinTech start-up client of ours on a permanent basis. This exciting opportunity will involve joining a Series B FinTech and help act as the right-hand of the CTO, taking over a team of 7 engineers and helping shape the engineering culture and scale the team, as well as informing the strategic direction of the team.

The role provides both hybrid and remote options for this role, although there is a preference for candidates to be based in Seattle

Key Responsibilities:
  • Own the technical vision and execution for payments systems, including transaction processing, integrations, and reconciliation
  • Guide architectural decisions with a focus on scalability, reliability, security, and compliance
  • Ensure high engineering standards through code reviews, testing strategies, and operational best practices
  • Balance short-term delivery with long-term technical health
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvement
Desirable Requirements:

  • Strong background in FinTech, Banking and Payments would be ideal for this role
  • Experience with working in a start-up is a benefit for this role – proven experience with building from 0 -> 1
  • Expertise mentoring and scaling engineering teams is important
  • Experience with building strategy for engineering teams would be a plus

The role offers long-term earning potential with a strong compensation package, including a strong equity component.