As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of backend engineers focused on building and maintaining our Loan Management System. You’ll drive engineering excellence, ensure timely delivery of high-quality features, and play a key role in shaping the product roadmap in close collaboration with product, design, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and grow a team of Golang backend engineers developing core LOS modules.
- Own the technical strategy, architecture, and execution of LOS initiatives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, QA, and Compliance to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
- Ensure code quality, performance, and reliability through best practices in design, development, and deployment.
- Manage sprints, prioritize engineering tasks, and remove roadblocks to ensure timely delivery.
- Establish and uphold engineering standards, foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Act as a mentor and coach to team members, helping them grow technically and professionally.
- Collaborate with InfoSec and DevOps to ensure security and operational efficiency.

Requirements

- 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years managing high-performing engineering teams.
- Strong hands-on experience with Golang, and familiarity with its ecosystem and tooling.
- Proven experience working with Loan Origination System or other mission-critical financial systems.
- Deep understanding of system design, distributed systems,



and performance optimization.
- Experience with microservices architecture, API design, and event-driven systems.
- Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in a fintech or regulated industry.
- Exposure to modern CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).
- Familiarity with compliance and security practices in financial software (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2).

About Kissht

Kissht, a Great Place to Work® certified organization, is a consumer-first credit app that is transforming the landscape of consumer credit. As one of the fastest-growing and most respected FinTech companies, Kissht is a pioneer in data and machine-based lending. With over 15 million customers, including 40% from tier 2 cities and beyond, we offer both short and long-term loans for personal consumption, business needs, and recurring expenses.

Founded by Ranvir and Krishnan, alumni of IIT and IIM, and backed by renowned investors like Endiya Partners, the Brunei Investment Authority, and the Singapore Government, Kissht is synonymous with excellence in the industry. Join us and be a part of a dynamic, cutting-edge company that is changing the future of financial technology.

Key Responsibilities:

📌 Engineering Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Kissht
📍 Mumbai