Vice President, Engineering - San Francisco

As the Vice President of Engineering at PayZen, your primary responsibilities will include leading and growing the engineering team, collaborating with global teams, ensuring high-quality software development in a microservices environment, and driving innovative strategies to enhance system performance and scalability.

To be a suitable candidate for the Vice President of Engineering at PayZen, you should have a bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, alongside at least 6 years of development experience in JavaScript with Node.js and React. Additionally, experience in managing engineering teams and expertise in cloud technologies such as AWS is beneficial.

PayZen supports the growth of its engineering team through mentorship, fostering a culture of accountability and enthusiasm, and providing opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation. As the Vice President of Engineering, you will play a vital role in empowering team members and driving their professional development.

The Vice President of Engineering at PayZen will oversee various technical projects focused on developing scalable and robust financial solutions for healthcare. This includes managing cross-functional projects, ensuring best practices in the software development lifecycle, and spearheading strategies to enhance performance and reliability.

The Vice President of Engineering position at PayZen follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence three days a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). This allows for collaboration with the team while also offering flexibility for remote work.

When building high-performing engineering teams, I focus on promoting a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability. I prioritize clear communication, set defined goals, and ensure team members have access to continuous learning opportunities, which ultimately drives performance and innovation.

My experience with microservices architecture includes designing and deploying scalable applications using Kubernetes. I have implemented best practices for containerization, orchestrated services, and leveraged Kubernetes to enhance operational efficiency and deployment speed.

I ensure quality in the software development lifecycle by establishing clear coding standards, implementing robust testing frameworks, and promoting practices like peer reviews and CI/CD. Maintaining documentation and open communication also helps uphold quality throughout the process.

To align engineering efforts with business goals, I emphasize regular communication with product managers and stakeholders to ensure everyone is on the same page. Setting measurable goals tied to business objectives, along with frequent check-ins, keeps our focus targeted and accountable.

My experience with cloud technologies, particularly AWS, has allowed me to design scalable architectures that meet business needs. By leveraging cloud services, I have improved system performance, reduced infrastructure costs, and enabled rapid deployment of applications with better resource management.

I foster innovation within my engineering teams by encouraging a collaborative environment where team members can share ideas freely. I support initiatives, allocate time for experimentation, and recognize and reward innovative contributions which promotes a proactive attitude toward problem-solving.

My approach to mentoring junior engineers is hands-on and supportive. I provide guidance through regular check-ins, review their work constructively, and help them set career development goals. I also encourage them to take ownership of projects to build their confidence and skills.

I handle tight project deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on impact and urgency. Open communication within the team ensures transparency about workload, and I foster a culture where we can adjust plans flexibly while still meeting our commitments.

I led a project that involved migrating a monolithic application to a microservices architecture, which enhanced scalability and performance. By coordinating with cross-functional teams and promoting clear communication, we successfully delivered the project within the deadline, improving user satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Continuous improvement is a core value in my leadership style. I regularly solicit feedback from team members, conduct retrospectives after significant projects, and encourage the adoption of new technologies or practices that can enhance our processes, ensuring we are always evolving.