We are looking for the role of VP of Engineering
Location: Banglore / Hyderabad
Company Overview: eFundzz is an innovative and rapidly growing fintech company specializing in lending matchmaking. Our mission is to revolutionize the lending industry by connecting borrowers with the best-suited lenders through our cutting-edge platform. As we continue to expand our reach, we are seeking an experienced and visionary VP Engineering to lead our technology strategy and drive our engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy:
- Develop and execute the overall technology strategy, ensuring alignment with eFundzz's business goals and growth plans.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Oversee the expansion of the engineering team, scaling from its current size to meet the demands of our rapidly growing user base.
- Ensure the adoption of the latest technologies, including cloud computing, microservices architecture, data science, and AI, to enhance our lending matchmaking capabilities.
- Foster strong relationships with clients, ensuring that our technology strategy aligns with their needs and delivers exceptional service and solutions.
Technical Vision & Execution:
- Architect and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions using cloud platforms, with AWS as the primary cloud provider and experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) being desirable.
- Drive the development of microservices-based architectures and ensure seamless integration with front-end technologies (ReactJS) and back-end services built with Java, Python, and JavaScript.
- Lead the integration and development of AI-driven solutions, including data science models, rule engines, and workflow engines, to optimize matchmaking and decision-making processes.
- Oversee API integration efforts with third-party services, ensuring that integrations are reliable, well-documented, and secure.
- Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, documentation, and software development lifecycles, ensuring all teams adhere to industry standards.
- Address complex technical challenges, including scaling operations, data security, and platform reliability, particularly in a cloud-native environment.
Operational Management:
- Manage the engineering team, ensuring effective communication, goal setting, and performance management to drive success.
- Collaborate with departments such as product management, operations, compliance, and client relations to ensure seamless integration of technology solutions across the company.
- Lead efforts to develop comprehensive technical documentation for both internal and external stakeholders, improving transparency and facilitating smooth collaboration with partners.
- Drive continuous improvement by implementing tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform to streamline deployment, testing, and monitoring.
Security & Best Practices:
- Ensure the highest standards of information security (infosec) and cybersecurity by implementing policies that protect user data, secure integrations, and ensure platform resilience.
- Oversee compliance with industry regulations and standards such as PCI-DSS, SOC, and GDPR, ensuring eFundzz adheres to the latest cybersecurity best practices.
- Implement DevOps and CI/CD pipelines that ensure rapid, secure, and automated deployments across all environments.
Data Science & AI Integration:
- Lead the integration of data science and AI into eFundzz’s platform to enhance decision-making, automate processes, and improve the accuracy of lending matchmaking.
- Architect and implement rule engines and workflow engines to drive automation and improve the efficiency of lending processes.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, incorporating them into the platform to maintain a competitive edge.
Client Interaction & Industry Expansion:
- Regularly engage with key clients to understand their needs, gather feedback, and ensure that our technology solutions are meeting and exceeding expectations.
- Support eFundzz’s efforts to expand its market presence, leveraging experience in fintech and deep knowledge of the lending and financial services sector.
- Implement best practices from fintech and lending industries to enhance product offerings, improve matchmaking accuracy, and increase customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- 12-15+ years of experience in technology roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
- Proven experience in fintech, particularly in lending platforms, financial services, or related B2C/B2B technology companies.
- Strong experience in cloud platforms (AWS preferred, with Azure or GCP as desirable), microservices architecture, and API integrations.
- Expertise in programming languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript, along with experience in front-end frameworks like ReactJS.
- Demonstrated success in leading AI-driven initiatives, including the integration of data science, rule engines, and workflow engines.
- Deep understanding of cost-effective cloud architecture, ensuring that technology solutions are both scalable and economical.
- Proven ability to manage and mentor engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Experience in client-facing roles, with strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
- Knowledge of information security and cybersecurity best practices, with experience ensuring compliance with industry standards such as SOC, PCI-DSS, and DPDPA/GDPR.
Interview Process:
- Initial interview with the Founder.
- Interview with the Director Solutions.
- Technical round with Tech Advisor.
- Additional interviews with senior technical staff and investors.
Notes for Candidates:
- This role is focused on leadership, strategy, and scaling technology; coding is not part of the interview process.
- We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the fintech sector and a proven track record of managing teams during periods of rapid growth and scaling.