Software Engineering Manager

Create impact in a high-growth fintech startup!

HitPay is a one-stop payment platform for SMEs on a mission to empower businesses with easy access to digital payments. From no-code e-commerce plugins to affordable credit card readers we help thousands of merchants bring their business dreams to life.

HitPay is backed by Tiger Global Global Founders Capital HOF Capital and Y Combinator. We're expanding rapidly across the globe and are looking for a talented Software Engineering Manager to join us.

About the role

As a Software Engineering Manager you’ll build best-in-class digital payment and business tools unlike anything else on the market. Together with our team of top-notch engineers you’ll create financial products that help thousands of merchants grow their businesses.

Currently our product offering is unlike anything else on the market — with unique features including one-day setup and no-code installation. We're constantly developing exciting new features and we'd love your help.

This is a full-time role with amazing growth potential. If you're responsible and self-motivated with strong technical skills we'd love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

• Architect High-Scale Payment Systems: Lead the development and optimization of our payment architecture using PHP and Laravel ensuring scalability efficiency and responsiveness to meet business demands.

• Mentor and Develop Engineering Talent: Provide ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities to engineers fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.

• Lead Team and Project Management: Set clear team goals and project timelines oversee day-to-day engineering activities and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

• Drive Hiring Initiatives: Actively participate in the recruitment process to attract and retain high-caliber talent enhancing team capabilities and supporting strategic growth.

• Implement DevOps Practices: Oversee the integration of DevOps methodologies to improve system reliability and streamline deployment processes enhancing CI/CD pipelines.

• Uphold and Enhance Security Measures: Ensure the integrity and security of payment systems by implementing industry-best practices and conducting regular security assessments.

• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with product management QA and operational teams to align engineering outputs with user needs and company goals.

• Promote Innovation and Efficiency: Encourage innovative thinking and efficiency improvements through technology evaluation process refinement and adoption of cutting-edge tools and practices.

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive Experience in Payments: You have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in designing building and managing payment systems. You are well-versed in the complexities of payment processing compliance and security.

• Seasoned Software Engineering Background: You possess over 10 years of experience in software engineering with a strong foundation in PHP and Laravel and have a deep understanding of software development life cycles architecture design and best practices.

• Proven Leadership: You have led a technical team for more than 5 years demonstrating strong leadership skills the ability to mentor and grow teams and a track record of successful project delivery.

• Startup Environment Expertise: You have thrived in high-growth startup environments demonstrating the ability to adapt quickly make decisive actions and drive significant tech initiatives under dynamic conditions.

• Strategic Thinker: You excel at strategic planning and execution with a keen ability to translate business goals into engineering reality. You are adept at balancing technical business and team needs to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Strong Communication Skills: You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Tools We Use:

• GitHub

• Linear

• Slack

• Figma

• Sentry

Why join us:

• Highly motivated smart and ambitious team

• Clearly defined roles and targets

• Career progression path

• Learning opportunities and growth

• Stock options

• Flexible remote working

• Local GP medical reimbursement

• 21 days annual paid leave

• Unlimited medical leave