Engineering Manager (2 Openings)

Engineering Manager (2 Openings) at Femploy Femploy by Infinite Code is recruiting for two Engineering Managers to lead mission-critical product teams for a high-impact FinTech leader in New York City (Hybrid). This is a high-leverage leadership opportunity for a "Product-First" manager who excels in high performance engineering cultures. We are looking for technical leaders with a Staff-level engineering background to own the development, architecture, and people-growth for squads of 5–8 engineers. This role is perfect for a manager who stays close to the code (Python/TypeScript/AWS) while driving predictable, high-quality product delivery. What You’ll Do Deliver Impactful Products • Lead your team to solve meaningful problems and ship high-quality products • Define priorities, manage scope, and proactively identify risks • Ensure consistent, predictable delivery Build & Develop a Strong Team • Hire and retain high-performing engineers • Provide continuous feedback, coaching, and growth opportunities • Create an environment where engineers thrive and improve over time Set Technical Direction • Drive architectural decisions with clear reasoning • Ensure systems are scalable, well-documented, and maintainable • Stay close to the code through reviews and technical discussions Reliability & Ownership • Build observable, resilient systems with clear ownership • Lead incident reviews and ensure root-cause resolution • Continuously improve system reliability and performance Create Leverage • Remove blockers and reduce ambiguity for your team • Improve engineering velocity and effectiveness • Build processes and systems that scale beyond your direct involvement *Core Requirements * • 6+ years of software engineering experience • 2–3+ years in engineering leadership (managing 4+ engineers) • Proven track record of shipping impactful products end-to-end • Experience navigating ambiguity and making strong product/technical tradeoffs • Demonstrated success in developing and growing engineers • Technical Environment (Nice to Have) • Experience with Python (Flask), TypeScript • Familiarity with Temporal, PostgreSQL, AWS • Exposure to event-driven architectures Ideal Profile • Former senior individual contributor (e.g., Staff Engineer) turned manager • Still hands-on: involved in code reviews and technical decision-making • Experience in high-performance engineering cultures • Strong product mindset with deep technical judgment Why Join Us • Lead a high-impact team solving meaningful problems • Strong ownership across product, tech, and people • Opportunity to build and scale teams in a growing environment • High-calibre engineering culture focused on craft and impact How to Apply Send your CV and a short summary of your experience to: nelton@femploy.co.za Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements and are available immediately will be contacted.