Head of Engineering - Backend (Golang / Java)

• Shape the technical roadmap for next-generation financial platforms .
• Lead backend engineering function as product owner.

About Our Client

Our client, a major Investment Platform and is a fast-growing company with across the SEA region. They are backed by leading global investors who seeks to acquire both experienced local and international talents to join their fast-moving product innovations and growing business.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Define and own backend architecture strategy for scalable, secure, and resilient financial platforms.
• Team Management: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing backend engineering team across multiple geographies.
• Innovation & Delivery: Drive adoption of modern engineering practices (microservices, event-driven architecture, CI/CD, cloud deployments).
• Collaboration: Partner with product, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver robust solutions aligned with business goals.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure backend systems meet stringent SLAs for latency, throughput, and reliability.
• Compliance & Security: Embed best practices for data security and regulatory compliance in all backend solutions.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate

• Experience:

• 15+ years in backend engineering, with at least 7+ years in leadership roles.

• Proven track record in designing and scaling distributed systems for high-volume financial or transactional platforms.

• Technical Expertise:

• Advanced proficiency in Golang and Java.

• Strong knowledge of microservices, API design, and event-driven architectures.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).

• Leadership Skills:

• Ability to inspire and lead diverse engineering teams.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Bonus:

• Exposure to fintech, banking, or payment systems.

• Familiarity with security standards (PCI DSS, ISO 27001).

What's on Offer

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead backend engineering for a high-growth fintech innovator impacting millions of users.
• Shape the technical roadmap for next-generation financial platforms.
• Work in a dynamic, global environment with cutting-edge technologies.

Contact: Hermawan Rahardjo

Quote job ref: JN-122025-6909427