Engineering Manager

At Aspire, we’re more than just a FinTech company—we’re the leading all-in-one financial operating system built to empower the world’s innovators and entrepreneurs. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance, empowering startups and businesses to realise their full potential.

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and empowered more than 50,000 businesses using our suite of products.

Aspire has consistently been recognized for excellence, earning Best Employer and Startup of the Year by the Asia FinTech Awards in 2022 and 2023, ranked as LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore, and listed on CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech in 2023 and 2024.

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.

Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space! 

About the Team

At Aspire, we are driven by the belief that technology can redefine industries and deliver transformative value. Our Engineering Team is the backbone of this vision—designing, developing, and scaling innovative solutions that drive business outcomes. We are passionate about building robust, scalable systems and delivering exceptional products that delight users while creating lasting impact.

About the Role

We are seeking an Engineering Manager who combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership skills. In this role, you will lead dynamic engineering teams, guide architectural decisions, and drive technical excellence. You will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, helping the team align technical roadmaps with strategic business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and manage a team of talented engineers, setting clear goals and providing mentorship to support their career growth.
• Define and drive software architecture and design patterns to ensure scalable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions.
• Collaborate closely with product management and cross-functional teams to align technical efforts with business objectives.
• Oversee the development and delivery of complex software projects, ensuring on-time and high-quality execution.
• Implement and optimize software development processes, utilizing Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
• Manage technical debt, balancing it effectively with feature development and innovation.
• Ensure best practices in code quality, including comprehensive code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Identify technical risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them proactively.
• Strategically align technical initiatives with market trends and company goals.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10-14 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years managing teams of 8-10 engineers.
• Proven expertise in software architecture and design, including knowledge of scalable systems and design patterns.
• Deep technical background with hands-on coding experience guiding technical decision-making.
• Strong project management skills, including setting timelines, assigning tasks, and tracking progress.
• Experience with technical debt management, performance optimization, and code quality assurance.
• Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, or Kanban development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to address complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey ideas across teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Preferred Skills

• Experience transitioning from monolithic to microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of advanced security practices and performance engineering.

Personal Attributes

• Positive and adaptable attitude, proactive mindset, and strong sense of ownership.
• Empathy and strong interpersonal skills to build high-performing teams.
• Results-oriented with a passion for delivering impactful technology solutions.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a forward-thinking team driving technological innovation.
• Opportunity to lead a talented team and influence strategic technical decisions.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for continuous learning.

What we offer

• Uncapped flexible annual leave.
• Hybrid work arrangement. 
• Training subsidy for your professional growth.
• Wellness benefit.
• Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere (for up to 90 days per annum).
• Culture is Key: We always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You can learn more about our culture on our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.
  

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws. 

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