Head of Software Engineering

Job Description

Role Overview:You will be joining APEXX, a pioneer in payment orchestration, dedicated to transforming the global payments landscape with innovative technology. As the Head of Platform Engineering, you will play a crucial role in the Engineering Leadership Team, overseeing teams in Pune and Bengaluru, along with collaborating with the UK leadership. This position involves occasional travel and serving as a Site Leader for broader company initiatives in partnership with the Head of People.Key Responsibilities:- Set the Standard for Excellence: - Take full accountability for engineering performance, setting high standards for quality, delivery, and collaboration. - Foster autonomy and ownership within your teams to empower engineers to make decisions and drive meaningful impact.- Respected and Trustworthy Leader: - Build trust, clear expectations, and open communication within your team. - Create an environment of accountability where individuals feel empowered to take ownership and deliver high-quality outcomes.- Develop and Elevate Talent: - Invest in the growth and well-being of your team by providing mentorship and development opportunities. - Maintain a culture of sustainable high performance while coaching individuals for technical and professional excellence.- Bring Technical Depth and Strategic Insight: - Understand the platform and engineering landscape to make key architectural and technical decisions. - Identify high-performing individuals and teams, optimizing for scalability and team health.- Customer-Obsessed: - Ensure every decision is customer-centric, prioritizing quality, reliability, security, and scalability. - Drive technology to deliver real value, making sure the platform is robust, secure, and trusted by businesses.Qualification Required:- Proven experience building and leading high-performing engineering teams.- Strong resilience with experience in change management and conflict resolution.- Expertise in software architecture, system design, and cloud-native development.- Hands-on experience with modern programming languages and frameworks.- Knowledge of cloud platforms, containerization, and Infrastructure as Code.- Experience with observability, monitoring tools, DevOps culture, and automation.- Desired experience in the Payments domain with an understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.Additional Details of the Company:APEXX is a dynamic Fintech scale-up focused on creating cutting-edge payment technology. The company aims to be the most merchant-centric provider in the payment industry, offering transparency, efficiency, and competition. With a committed and enthusiastic team, APEXX fosters a supportive, high-performing, and high-trust culture. Monthly team outings, learning and development training, and a range of benefits make APEXX an exciting place to work. Role Overview:You will be joining APEXX, a pioneer in payment orchestration, dedicated to transforming the global payments landscape with innovative technology. As the Head of Platform Engineering, you will play a crucial role in the Engineering Leadership Team, overseeing teams in Pune and Bengaluru, along with collaborating with the UK leadership. This position involves occasional travel and serving as a Site Leader for broader company initiatives in partnership with the Head of People.Key Responsibilities:- Set the Standard for Excellence: - Take full accountability for engineering performance, setting high standards for quality, delivery, and collaboration. - Foster autonomy and ownership within your teams to empower engineers to make decisions and drive meaningful impact.- Respected and Trustworthy Leader: - Build trust, clear expectations, and open communication within your team. - Create an environment of accountability where individuals feel empowered to take ownership and deliver high-quality outcomes.- Develop and Elevate Talent: - Invest in the growth and well-being of your team by providing mentorship and development opportunities. - Maintain a culture of sustainable high performance while coaching individuals for technical and professional excellence.- Bring Technical Depth and Strategic Insight: - Understand the platform and engineering landscape to make key architectural and technical decisions. - Identify high-performing individuals and teams, optimizing for scalability and team health.- Customer-Obsessed: - Ensure every decision is customer-centric, prioritizing quality, reliability, security, and scalability. - Drive technology to deliver real value, making sure the platform is robust, secure, and trusted by businesses.Qualification Required:- Proven experience building and leading high-performing engineering teams.- Strong resilience with experience in change management and conflict resolution.- Expertise in software architecture, system design, and cloud-native development.- Hands-on experience with modern prog

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