Engineering Manager at ModernFi

The OpportunityAs an Engineering Manager at ModernFi you will play a pivotal role in building and scaling the technology that powers our platform for banks and credit unions nationwide. Youll work directly with our leadership team to guide engineering execution elevate technical rigor and empower a world-class team of engineers. Your work will directly impact how financial institutions operate and serve their communities strengthening the financial health of millions of Americans.We believe in hiring exceptional people and giving them the autonomy ownership and trust to build. Youll collaborate with a deeply skilled team that values technical excellence knowledge-sharing and continuous learning. This is a rare opportunity to shape the engineering culture practices and systems of a fast-growing fintech from the ground up.Your work at ModernFi matters. Our platform helps banks and credit unions better serve their communities and improve financial stability at scale. The systems you build will have an outsized impact on the U.S. financial ecosystem.The RoleResponsibilitiesLead mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team fostering growth accountability and technical excellenceDrive end-to-end delivery of high-impact engineering initiatives - from concept to architecture implementation testing and launchPartner closely with Product business stakeholders and leadership to define scope align on priorities and ensure ModernFi ships high-quality features quickly and reliablyEstablish and continuously improve engineering best practices tools and processes for a rapidly scaling organizationOwn all the code your team produces. Review all code and not be afraid to hop into it and help push things over the line. At this stage we are all ICs regardless of title and do whatever it takes to move towards our goals. Support hiring onboarding and leveling efforts to help build a diverse exceptional engineering teamEnsure strong execution through clear goal-setting effective sprint planning and proactive risk mitigationMaintain a high technical bar by participating in architecture discussions reviewing code and guiding engineers in solving complex technical problemsCollaborate cross-functionally to translate client feedback and business needs into scalable technical solutionsPromote a culture of extreme ownership thoughtful iteration and high accountability within the engineering organizationContribute to long-term technical strategy system design and infrastructure decisions as we scale to serve increasingly sophisticated institutionsAbout You6 years of professional software engineering experience including 2 years in an engineering leadership or tech lead roleStrong technical foundation - capable of diving deep into architecture system design and debugging across the stackExperience scaling an Engineering org. We are one team today but just at the boundary and will soon need to split into multiple squads. Proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity and guide engineers toward clear outcomesComfortable in a fast-moving startup environment with evolving prioritiesStrong communicator who can articulate technical concepts clearly across engineering product and leadershipHigh EQ trustworthy calm under pressure and committed to developing othersExperience hiring coaching and conducting performance management in a high-expectation environmentBias for action strong ownership mentality and passion for building mission-critical systemsInterest in (or experience with) fintech banking financial systems or highly regulated environments is a plusEnergized by life-changing work at an early-stage company and motivated to help shape ModernFis engineering cultureAbout UsThe caliber and character of the ModernFi team set us apart. We value competence and drive over credentials and look for compassionate thoughtful people with diverse backgrounds. We appreciate technical skill dedication and humble confidence.Above all we value respect - for our colleagues our clients our partners and ourselves. Because we are a close-knit team of high performers we are selective and intentional with every hire. The people at ModernFi could be doing anything in the world yet they choose to be here.BenefitsWe offer generous salary unlimited PTO 401(k) and premium health dental and vision insurance. As an early hire you will also receive meaningful equity at a critical stage in the companys growth.The ProcessDuring the interview process youll meet members of our leadership and engineering teams. If conversations progress youll be invited for an onsite technical discussion and team presentation.We look forward to getting to know you learning what motivates you and determining how ModernFi can accelerate your personal and professional growth.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Hospitality Experience,Go,Management Experience,React,Redux,Node.js,AWS,Mechanical Engineering,Team Management,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Distributed Systems Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Engineering Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 150 - 240