Job Title : Engineering Manager

Role Type & Location : Full-time | Mumbai (Vartis Platforms)

Reporting To : Head of Engineering

Quick Summary : As a core leader at Vartis Platforms, you will spearhead a high-impact "Greenfield" project from scratch. Youll blend deep Python expertise with AI-driven development to build the next generation of fintech solutions, driving our expansion into untapped market segments.

II. Your Role :

In this role, you will be expected to achieve the following key results:

- Architect & Launch: Lead the end-to-end technical design and deployment of a new flagship fintech project within the first 6 months.

- AI-Driven Development: Integrate AI tools and LLMs into the engineering workflow to accelerate delivery cycles and optimize code quality.

- Platform Delivery: Oversee the delivery of scalable services that power our mobile interfaces, ensuring high performance and data integrity.

- Team Leadership: Mentor and scale a high-performing squad of engineers, fostering a culture of ownership and rapid iteration.

- System Scalability: Design robust backend architectures using Python and optimized database schemas capable of handling high-volume financial transactions.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with Product and Design heads to translate business vision into a market-ready technical roadmap.

III. Candidate/Skill Requirements :

A. Must-Haves :

- Experience: 8+ years of core engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.

- Core Skills: Expert-level proficiency in Python and a strong command of database management (SQL or NoSQL).

- AI Tooling: Proven experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) or integrating AI APIs into production environments.

- Domain Knowledge: Functional understanding of mobile app development workflows and how backends interface with mobile clients.

- Education: B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science or a related technical field.

B. Bonus :

- Fintech Background: Prior experience building lending, payments, or wealth-tech platforms.

- Mobile Experience: Practical experience with React Native, Flutter, or Native mobile development.

IV. Career Progression :

Growth Trajectory : Success in this role leads to a Director of Engineering or VP of Engineering position within 1824 months as the new project scales into a primary business vertical.

Skill Development : Advanced strategic product roadmap ownership.

- Executive leadership and stakeholder management.

- Scaling organizational architecture for multi-product platforms