Director of Platform Engineering

We're seeking a technology-driven and people-focused Platform Director to lead with innovation, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence in a dynamic, complex payment solutions environment.

Responsibilities:

• Build and lead new teams to develop a cutting-edge cross-border payment system, modernize infrastructure to support business growth, and deliver customer-focused solutions.


• Be an integral part of the management team, influencing strategy and decision-making.


• Mentor and grow managers, teams, and engineers while scaling the organization.


• Foster an agile work environment and ensure adoption of agile methodologies.


• Collaborate closely with Product, SRE, DevOps, Data, Operations, and other R& D teams to achieve business goals.


• Design robust technical solutions, evaluate architectural options, and define technical direction and quality standards.


• Promote a culture of innovation and personal development within the organization.


• Take ownership of team growth, recruitment, and development processes.

Requirements:

• A collaborative team player with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and build high-performing engineering teams.


• A passion for managing and growing talent.


• Ambition and a strong eagerness to learn and adapt.


• Strategic thinking with a strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.

What you will need:

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.


• Leadership: 5+ years of managerial experience, leading large development groups or overseeing R& D in small/medium companies.


• Development: 10+ years as a developer with full-stack experience (e. g., C#, . NET, Java).


• Technical Expertise: Proficiency with REST APIs, Queues, and Microservices architecture.


• Architectural Knowledge: Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and system development (not just services).


• Engineering Practices: Expertise in code reviews, test coverage, and agile methodologies.