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Software Engineering Manager - Backend

Software Engineering Manager - Backend

Finexus International Sdn BhdMY
30+ days ago
Job description

Role Specifications :

As a Software Engineering Lead / Manager in the Finexus Cardworks department, you will lead a team in charge of revamping and modernising the backend tech stack.

Cardworks has many customers across ASEAN, with the potential to grow to a feature-rich fintech platform. Modernising is the first step to unlocking this potential.

You will report directly to Senior Management and your initial scope will cover :

  • Backend mobile app development, API and Performance
  • Design, development and deployment of financial message switching and card management system products.

General Expectations for this role :

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Determines how to meet goals & schedules based on high-level company objectives that are determined in collaboration with senior management.
  • Provides senior management with feedback on the feasibility of team strategy proposed by org-wide leadership
  • Communicates well across teams and ensure that company-wide priorities are aligned with all related teams’ work. Must communicate priorities & strategy to team members.

    • Team Execution

  • Serves as the team’s Project Manager and Product Owner when there is no dedicated person for these roles.
  • Ensures high-quality execution and attainment of the team’s goals & constantly re-evaluates priorities ensuring the most important work is always put first.
  • Ensures proper technical design and project plans, along with Tech Leads and Product Managers.
  • Responsible for producing a long-term strategic roadmap of the team, with ICs and tech leads being responsible for the more detailed components.

    • People Management & Growth

  • Actively manages team performance & is ultimately accountable for the performance of their subordinates & regular appraisals
  • Understands team member’s strengths and weaknesses, areas of growth, whether they are meeting their specific role expectations, and has a plan to address under & over performance
  • Ensures the growth of team members
  • Coaches, provides timely, actionable feedback, and invests time in career development of team members
  • Creates a healthy team environment & culture with low attrition & high team member satisfaction
  • Conducts regular 1 : 1s, at least 2x per month, to review these topics.

    • Recruiting & Hiring

  • Creates detailed recruiting plans for open roles, and hires qualified candidates in the most efficient time span possible
  • Organizes & improves engineering interview processes, following and improving company standards.
  • Trains engineering interviewers and provides continuous feedback.
  • Helps close candidates by selling them on the opportunity and why it is a career boost.

    • Key Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related field.
  • Experience : minimum of 6 years experience in Software Engineering, with 2+ years as a lead or manager.
  • Experience in Cards Management Services
  • Experience in small, medium, fast-paced companies or startups is a plus.
  • Experience in Fintech, banking or AI is a plus
  • Strong programming skills in either Java or Python (Java experience preferred)
  • Familiarity with a modern tech stack, and expertise in a few components of it. Preferably :
  • At least 1 year of experience in releasing software products within a CI / CD environment
  • At least 1 year experience working with cloud services
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