Financial Services, Banking, Fintech, Payments

Manager, Engineering

RemoteRemoteFull TimeVice President$170,000–$210,000 /yrPosted 18 days ago

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Required skills

NET 10
PostgreSQL
SQL Server
RabbitMQ
Docker
AWS
C#
NET Core
Microsoft development ecosystem
SQL

Nice to have

financial industry
FinTech
traditional banking
business logic

Role summary

Cross River is seeking an Engineering Manager (AVP, Engineering) to lead their Payments team. This hybrid role involves approximately 60% engineering and 40% people/project management. Responsibilities include designing and developing scalable backend systems using .NET, PostgreSQL, Docker, and AWS, as well as leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of engineers and QA professionals. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of software engineering experience with progressive leadership, 6+ years with C#/.NET Core/AWS, 6+ years in real-time data management, and 4+ years in DevOps. Experience in the financial industry is preferred.

Who We Are

Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world’s most innovative financial products. Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively — trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe.

Our mission is simple: to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all. Guided by a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, Cross River has been named one of American Banker’s Best Places to Work in Fintech year after year. Whether you’re designing code, solving regulatory puzzles, or developing strategy, you’ll join a team where innovation and integrity drive everything we do — and where your work helps shape the future of finance.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and grow our Payments team (official title: "AVP, Engineering").. This is a hands-on leadership role—approximately 60% engineering and 40% people and project management. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, identifies high-impact opportunities, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Engineering Responsibilities (~60%):

Design, develop, and deliver scalable software modules and components

Build backend systems using .NET 10, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, RabbitMQ, Docker and AWS

People & Project Management Responsibilities (~40%):

Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers and QA professionals with empathy, trust, and a focus on individual growth

Foster a culture that promotes sharing ideas, taking calculated risks, and learning from setbacks

Plan, triage, and prioritize work across multiple initiatives with lifecycles ranging from two weeks to three months

Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in software engineering (a mix of front-end, back-end, API, security, and other best practices), with progressive leadership or management responsibilities

6+ years of experience with C#, .NET Core, and the Microsoft development ecosystem deployed via AWS

6+ years of experience in real-time data management (SQL, NoSQL, caching)

4+ years of experience in DevOps disciplines (GIT or Azure Devops, Terraform, Python)

3+ years of experience leading, managing engineering teams and interfacing with product and business organizations

Ideal Candidate:

Experience in the financial industry (FinTech or traditional banking)

Fully understands the business logic to drive the most relevant engineering solution

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Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $210,000.00

Cross River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cross River does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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