Head of Engineering ( Payment )

As the Head of Engineering for our Payment / Fintech division, you will oversee the development and optimization of our payment processing systems, including fraud detection, payout systems, and improving payment acceptance rates. You will lead the engineering team, set strategic technical direction, and collaborate with other departments to ensure the platform is secure, scalable, and efficient. Your experience in payment systems, fraud detection, and systems monitoring will be critical in safeguarding transactions and maintaining optimal platform performance.

Key Responsibilities

Supervisory & Leadership Responsibilities :

• Engineering Standards & Practices : Establish high engineering standards for the development of secure, scalable, and efficient payment and fraud detection systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship : Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams (including back-end, front-end, QA) with a focus on professional development, fostering innovation and ownership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with Product, Compliance, Risk, and Finance teams to ensure payment systems, fraud detection protocols, and monitoring tools are aligned with business needs and regulatory standards.
• Hiring & Team Development : Recruit, develop, and retain top talent in payment and fintech engineering, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

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Industry Knowledge :

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