Director of Engineering

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Engineering in India.

In this leadership role, you will drive the technology vision for a rapidly scaling organization serving millions of small and medium businesses worldwide. You will oversee multiple engineering teams responsible for critical operational systems that power customer support, risk management, and automation. Collaborating closely with Product, Data, and Operations teams, you will build and scale platforms that ensure reliability, security, and efficiency across all business functions. This is a unique opportunity to influence the technological direction of a fast-growing, data-driven company while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities:

• Define and execute the technology strategy and roadmap for operational systems, including support platforms, automation, fraud prevention, and case management tools.
• Lead and mentor multiple engineering squads, cultivating a high-performing, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Risk, and Operations teams to enhance both internal tools and customer experiences.
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security while driving continuous improvement through automation and data insights.
• Promote the use of AI/ML and data-driven decision-making to optimize operations and reduce complexity.
• Coach and develop senior engineers and managers, empowering them to take on future leadership roles.

• 15+ years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles (Senior Manager/Director level).
• Proven experience building and scaling distributed systems or operational platforms within fintech, SaaS, or high-growth tech environments.
• Strong background in support platforms, back-office systems, or risk/compliance tools (experience with KYC/AML/fraud systems is a plus).
• Solid technical expertise in cloud-native architectures, microservices, event-driven systems, and data platforms (AWS or GCP preferred).
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire, mentor, and align teams toward a shared vision.
• Strategic mindset combined with the ability to dive deep into technical details when necessary.
• Passion for automation, process efficiency, and leveraging AI/ML to enhance system performance.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Term and life insurance, plus OPD benefits and mental wellbeing support.
• Learning and development budget for courses, certifications, and professional growth.
• Remote-first working model with flexibility to work from anywhere within your home country.
• Option to work from abroad for up to 90 days per year.
• WFH setup allowance to support your productivity.
• 25 annual leave days plus additional family-friendly leave options.
• A collaborative, inclusive environment that values diversity and innovation.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.
When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest

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