Vice President of Engineering at Eltropy

, , India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Design, Capacity Planning, Engineering Leadership, SDLC, CI/CD, Enterprise SaaS, FinTech, Cloud-Native Architecture, Microservices, Platform Engineering, Resource Management, Strategic Planning, KPIs, OKRs, Incident Management, Budget Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Location: India (Bangalore / Remote Hybrid) About the Role We are seeking a seasoned Vice President of Engineering to lead and scale our India-based engineering organization. This leader will be responsible for driving execution excellence, building a high-performing organization, and ensuring our platform scales reliably to meet the demands of enterprise financial institutions. This role requires a strong operator—someone who has successfully led engineering teams of 100+, and brings deep expertise in process rigor, organizational design, and capacity planning. You will partner closely with Product, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership to translate business priorities into predictable engineering outcomes. Key Responsibilities Organizational Leadership & Scale Lead, mentor, and grow a 100+ person engineering organization, including Engineering Managers, Architects, and ICs Design and evolve org structures aligned to product lines, platform needs, and scale requirements Build leadership bench strength and succession plans across the organization Execution Excellence Establish predictable delivery frameworks with strong planning, estimation, and execution rigor Drive adoption of engineering best practices across SDLC, CI/CD, release management, and incident management Improve key metrics such as velocity, quality, uptime, and time-to-market Process & Operating Model Implement scalable processes for roadmap planning, sprint execution, and cross-functional collaboration Create a culture of accountability with clear KPIs, OKRs, and operational dashboards Continuously refine development processes to balance speed, quality, and reliability Capacity Planning & Resource Management Own capacity planning models that align engineering supply with business demand Forecast hiring needs, optimize team allocation, and manage budget efficiently Drive data-driven decisions on build vs. buy, outsourcing, and investment prioritization Architecture & Platform Reliability Partner with architecture leaders to ensure systems are scalable, secure, and resilient Oversee modernization initiatives including cloud-native adoption, microservices, and platform engineering Ensure compliance with financial industry standards (security, privacy, regulatory requirements) Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Product and Design to align on roadmap priorities and customer outcomes Work with Customer Success and Support teams to close the loop on production feedback Act as a key member of the global engineering leadership team Qualifications Experience 15+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in senior leadership (VP/SVP level) Proven experience managing engineering teams of 150+ people Strong background in Enterprise SaaS, ideally within FinTech or regulated industries Demonstrated success in scaling engineering organizations through high-growth phases Leadership & Operational Strengths Deep expertise in organizational design, process optimization, and capacity planning Strong track record of building high-performing teams and engineering leaders Experience driving execution predictability at scale Technical Acumen Solid understanding of modern architectures (cloud-native, distributed systems, APIs) Experience with high-availability, secure, and compliant systems Ability to engage deeply with architecture and technical trade-offs when needed What We’re Looking For A builder-operator hybrid who thrives in scaling environments Strong systems thinker with a bias for data-driven decision-making Exceptional communicator who can align executives, engineers, and cross-functional teams Passion for building customer-centric, mission-critical platforms

Responsibilities

Lead and scale an India-based engineering organization of 100+ people, focusing on execution excellence and platform reliability for enterprise financial institutions. Partner with cross-functional leadership to translate business priorities into predictable engineering outcomes and scalable processes.