Director of Platform Engineering

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Gurugram, Haryana, IND
Hybrid
Senior level
Fintech
Our mission is to connect the world’s underserved businesses to a rising global economy.
The Role
The Director of Platform Engineering will lead teams to develop cross-border payment solutions, mentor engineers, and influence strategy while fostering an agile environment.
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About Payoneer

Founded in 2005, Payoneer is the global financial platform that removes friction from doing business across borders, with a mission to connect the world’s underserved businesses to a rising global economy. We’re a community with over 2,500 colleagues all over the world, working to serve customers, and partners in over 190 countries and territories.

By taking the complexity out of the financial workflows–including everything from global payments and compliance to multi-currency and workforce management, to providing working capital and business intelligence–we give businesses the tools they need to work efficiently worldwide and grow with confidence.

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.

The Payoneer Ways of Working 

Act as our customer’s partner on the inside
Learning what they need and creating what will help them go further. 

Do it. Own it.
Being fearlessly accountable in everything we do. 

Continuously improve
Always striving for a higher standard than our last. 

Build each other up 
Helping each other grow, as professionals and people. 

If this sounds like a business, a community, and a mission you want to be part of, apply today.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Payoneer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment no matter your race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please speak to the recruiter managing the role for any adjustments. Decisions about requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of managerial experience
  • 10+ years as a developer with full-stack experience
  • Proficiency with REST APIs, Queues, Microservices architecture
  • Understanding of OOP, design patterns, system development
  • Expertise in code reviews, test coverage, agile methodologies

Payoneer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Payoneer and has not been reviewed or approved by Payoneer.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage in the US is described as fully funded for medical, dental, and vision. Feedback suggests this materially boosts the value of total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off includes 20 PTO days and supportive flexibility such as work-from-home reimbursements. These elements are frequently cited as enhancing work-life balance.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing and lifestyle perks such as wellness stipends, free Friday lunches, stocked kitchens, and office events are highlighted. These extras are seen as augmenting overall compensation value.

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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
2,500 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Payoneer is the financial technology company empowering borderless businesses to transact, do business, and grow globally. Founded in 2005, we're here to enable entrepreneurs and businesses in 190+ countries and territories to succeed in the global economy. Our all-in-one financial platform is built to removes barriers and simplify cross-border commerce, making it easier for millions of SMBs to pay and get paid, manage their funds across multiple currencies, and grow their businesses.

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