Engineering Manager

Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqCM:PRTH)

. Manage one to several engineering teams full time .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaSeniorLead💰 $175,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing engineering teams, ensuring high technical standards in design and delivery while fostering team development and operational health. Proficient in overseeing legacy modernization and implementing AI-native development practices within regulated financial services.

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People LeadershipTechnical Depth in .NET SystemsExperience with API ContractsFamiliarity with PCI DSSExperience in Payments or Banking

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Hard Skills

.NET SystemsNode.jsJavaScript ApplicationsAPI ContractsKafkaObservabilityReliability PatternsLegacy ModernizationAI/ML SpecializationTechnical Standards

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentPerformance ManagementCommunicationDecision-MakingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Observability ToolsDeployment ToolsIncident Management SystemsMonitoring ToolsPerformance Metrics

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Computer SciencePCI DSS ComplianceSOC 2 Type II ComplianceSOX IT General Controls

Industry Keywords

PaymentsBankingFinancial ServicesFraud DetectionChargebacksAML/KYC Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptKafkaNode.js.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage one to several engineering teams full time
Own team delivery, people, standards, and operational health
Hire engineers and manage feedback and performance processes
Maintain technical standards in design reviews, incidents, and roadmap discussions
Establish AI-native development practices as a team standard
Ensure predictable and sustainable delivery of commitments
Partner with Product and Design peers on team outcomes
Monitor engineering outcomes, delivery signals, quality signals, and activity metrics
Ensure SLO coverage, deployment frequency, lead time improvement, humane on-call practices, and tested releases
Orchestrate high-pressure incident responses, including communication and decision-making
Identify and eliminate single points of failure through shadowing, rotation, and documentation
Develop engineers and support progression into higher-level roles
Make explicit tradeoffs for technical debt and platform work
Partner with senior engineers, Commerce Engine, Core Platform, and Customer Care teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience managing engineers full time, including hiring, performance, and delivery accountability
Sufficient technical depth to hold the bar in design reviews, incidents, and roadmap debates
Typically ~7+ years of experience including people leadership
Strong technical background in .NET systems and Node.js/JavaScript applications
Experience managing legacy modernization as a delivery program (.NET Framework to modern .NET)
Fluency in API contracts, Kafka, observability, and reliability patterns
Experience running hiring processes for .NET and Node.js engineers and maintaining a high technical bar
Experience partnering effectively with senior technical leaders (Staff+ engineer)
Experience in payments, banking, or another regulated financial-services domain preferred
Familiarity with PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type II, or SOX IT general controls preferred
Experience with fraud detection, chargebacks/disputes, reconciliation, or AML/KYC systems preferred
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related quantitative field is nice to have
Specialization or applied experience in AI/ML is a plus
Prior individual-contributor experience as a Senior or Staff .NET engineer is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus programs
401(k) match
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
HSA and FSA options
Financial wellness resources and employee discount programs
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Mental health support for employees and dependents through Lyra Health
Family planning and women’s health benefits through Carrot
Gym membership reimbursement and virtual wellness programs (including yoga)
3 weeks PTO to start, with unlimited PTO after year one
Education expense reimbursement
Leadership development programs
Certified Payments Professional (CPP) certification support