Director of Engineering

7 hours ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Weekday AI (YC W21) Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 30,00,000 per year

This role is for one of Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 10 years

Location: Chennai, India

JobType: full-time

Requirements
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary
Director of Engineering
to lead our technology function, driving innovation and scalability across our platforms. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in modern programming languages such as
JavaScript, Python, and Golang
, combined with deep expertise in building and scaling complex systems in high-growth environments.

This role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on technical knowledge. You will be responsible for overseeing engineering teams, shaping technology strategy, and ensuring the robustness and security of our platforms. Experience in
fintech, cryptocurrency, or high-frequency trading systems
will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technology Leadership & Strategy

  • Define and execute the organization's technology vision and roadmap in alignment with business goals.

  • Lead architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.

  • Champion innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools to maintain a competitive edge.

  • Team Management & Development

  • Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence.

  • Set clear performance expectations, provide continuous feedback, and support professional development.

  • Ensure engineering best practices, agile methodologies, and DevOps practices are followed across teams.

  • Product & Platform Development

  • Drive the development of applications using JavaScript, Python, and Golang, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.

  • Oversee the design and scaling of microservices-based architectures, real-time data processing systems, and API-driven integrations.

  • Collaborate with product management to translate business requirements into robust technology solutions.

  • Infrastructure & Security

  • Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ensuring high availability, scalability, and cost optimization.

  • Implement and monitor cybersecurity best practices, including wallet security, encryption, identity management, and compliance with financial regulations.

  • Lead efforts to ensure resilience, disaster recovery, and regulatory adherence.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with executive leadership to align technology strategy with organizational objectives.

  • Partner with compliance, risk, and business stakeholders to deliver safe and efficient technology-driven solutions.
  • Represent the technology team in board-level discussions, investor meetings, and client interactions.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles (e.g., CTO, VP of Engineering, Director of Technology).
  • Strong hands-on expertise in JavaScript, Python, and Golang for developing scalable systems.
  • Proven success in startup or high-growth environments, preferably within fintech, payments, or cryptocurrency.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architectures.
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, wallet security, encryption, and financial compliance standards.
  • Excellent leadership, team-building, and communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and business discussions.
  • Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments.

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