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:

• Overall Experience: 18+ years of experience in software engineering, including hands-on development and leadership roles.
• 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.