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, youll build best-in-class digital payment and business tools unlike anything else on the market. Together with our team of top-notch engineers, youll 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 were 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
