Engineering Director - Payment & Compliance Platform

Role : Director of Engineering

Location : Hyderabad | Work Mode : Office

Company Overview :

Some Things Were Proud Of at Zenwork :

- Trusted by Industry Leaders : Collaborating with renowned partners like Intuit, Bill.com, Xero, and Sage Intacct to drive innovation and compliance excellence.

- Award-Winning Growth : Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine and a multi-year recipient of the prestigious Accountex award.

- Backed by Spectrum Equity : Supported by a top-tier investment partner to drive sustained growth and innovation.

- AI-SaaS Excellence : Delivering cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions to simplify and automate complex tax and compliance workflows.

- Global Reach : Successfully operating across the U.S. and India, providing scalable and robust solutions to businesses of all sizes.

- Profitable and Expanding : A rare combination of late-stage stability and high-growth momentum in the SaaS space.

- Driving Innovation in Payments : Pioneering secure transaction management and AP/AR automation to redefine digital compliance and payments.

Your Mission :

As Director of Engineering, you will lead the development of scalable, innovative, and AI-driven payment and compliance platforms, overseeing a team of highly skilled engineers. You will play a pivotal role in driving the technical vision, ensuring robust architecture, and fostering a culture of excellence.

What Youll Do :

Provide Strategic Leadership :

- Lead the software engineering team with expertise across Node.js, Python, Java, or similar languages, ensuring the development of innovative and scalable solutions.

- Spearhead AI and ML initiatives to build next-generation fintech solutions.

- Drive the engineering teams strategic direction with a focus on Node.js framework and associated technologies.

- Lead the design, development, and scaling of payment platforms, including AP/AR automation and secure transaction workflows.

- Define and deliver a technology roadmap, fostering innovation and alignment with business objectives.

Technical Excellence :

- Oversee software architecture, ensuring scalability and robust design.

- Lead AI initiatives to enhance product capabilities and market differentiation.

- Manage the integration of third-party payment services and build end-to-end custom payment solutions.

Team & Project Management :

- Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.

- Establish and enforce best practices for engineering excellence, including code quality, testing, and deployment.

Collaboration & Delivery :

- Interface with stakeholders to ensure alignment on deliverables and timelines.

- Manage project budgets, timelines, and team performance using key metrics.

What We Look For :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or related field.

- 10+ years in software development, with a strong focus on Node.js technologies, Node.js, Python, Java, or similar languages.

- 5+ years in a leadership role, with expertise in payment platforms and scalable architectures.

- Proficiency in messaging technologies, microservices, API design, and relational/NoSQL databases.

Leadership & Collaboration :

- Exceptional problem-solving skills and decision-making in dynamic settings.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Process-Driven Approach :

- Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in engineering practices.