PortX
Software Engineering Manager, Payments
PortX, Mercer Island, Washington, United States, 98040
Base pay range
$160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
About PortX PortX is a leading integration-platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) company serving banks, credit unions, and core systems. Our platform empowers financial institutions with the “integration toolbox” needed to accelerate innovation, eliminate vendor lock-in, and simplify fintech integration. As we scale our impact and innovation footprint, we’re looking for a
hands-on Software Engineering Manager
to lead our payments team with a forward-thinking,
AI-augmented approach to engineering productivity .
About the Role Software Engineering Manager, Payments
at PortX is a high-impact leadership role focused on empowering engineers, enhancing workflows, and maximizing team output through strategic use of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot etc., automated testing agents, and internal tooling). You will lead a team of engineers and establish world-class software engineering practices while driving adoption of modern tools that increase velocity and code quality. This role blends technical depth, process design, and people leadership with a keen eye toward leveraging AI for real, measurable gains in productivity and team effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities AI-Enabled Productivity & Engineering Enablement
Champion the use of AI development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, test generators etc.) to augment engineering workflows—from coding and reviews to documentation and testing.
Research, evaluate, and implement internal tools and frameworks that integrate AI capabilities for measurable productivity improvements.
Design and lead training programs to scale AI development literacy and adoption across the engineering team.
Identify and remove productivity bottlenecks using AI-assisted diagnostics and automation.
Engineering Practice Leadership
Define and enforce modern software engineering policies, best practices, and standards, including code quality, testing, security, and documentation.
Lead design and code reviews with a focus on AI-augmented development.
Drive the selection, implementation, and standardization of development tools, automated testing frameworks, and secure coding practices.
Establish and evolve a mature Agile SDLC, estimation standards, and project management practices.
Define and enforce use of tools such as JIRA, GitHub, CI/CD, and metrics dashboards.
Measurement, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Define and track key engineering KPIs (velocity, defect rate, cycle time, etc.) with visibility for leadership and team stakeholders.
Design systems for measuring and reporting engineering maturity, process adherence, and team productivity.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on KPI insights and team feedback.
Team Management & Capacity Planning
Directly manage a team of engineers; provide coaching, performance feedback, and career growth opportunities.
Collaborate with product and leadership teams to define team structures, project resourcing, and hiring plans.
Own the headcount forecasting, budget tracking, and reporting for engineering team allocations across products.
Lead and optimize technical interview processes to ensure consistent, high-quality hiring standards.
Skills and Experience Required
Significant experience in software engineering, engineering management or technical leadership roles, payments or core banking technology preferred.
Proven experience in defining and scaling engineering processes in agile environments.
Demonstrated hands-on expertise with AI developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, GPT-powered coding assistants, automated test writers etc.).
Strong background in software development, architecture, cloud-native technology (Java, Kubernetes, AWS…).
Strong familiarity with cloud-native tools, CI/CD pipelines, code quality automation, and secure development practices.
Excellent project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple teams, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
Strategic mindset with the ability to lead change, influence culture, and align engineering practices to business outcomes.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration across product, engineering, and executive stakeholders.
Why Join PortX At PortX, you’ll be joining an amazing team with a great culture, working at the forefront of technological innovation. If you’re excited by the possibilities of AI-driven development, and excited by the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing company that’s revolutionizing data integration technology in the banking sector, we’d love to speak with you.
Benefits
Salary range $160,000 – $200,000
Competitive Equity Package
Unlimited PTO
Opportunity to shape the future of AI and drive innovation in the industry
401(k)
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Engineering
Additional Benefits Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)
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About PortX PortX is a leading integration-platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) company serving banks, credit unions, and core systems. Our platform empowers financial institutions with the “integration toolbox” needed to accelerate innovation, eliminate vendor lock-in, and simplify fintech integration. As we scale our impact and innovation footprint, we’re looking for a
hands-on Software Engineering Manager
to lead our payments team with a forward-thinking,
AI-augmented approach to engineering productivity .
About the Role Software Engineering Manager, Payments
at PortX is a high-impact leadership role focused on empowering engineers, enhancing workflows, and maximizing team output through strategic use of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot etc., automated testing agents, and internal tooling). You will lead a team of engineers and establish world-class software engineering practices while driving adoption of modern tools that increase velocity and code quality. This role blends technical depth, process design, and people leadership with a keen eye toward leveraging AI for real, measurable gains in productivity and team effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities AI-Enabled Productivity & Engineering Enablement
Champion the use of AI development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, test generators etc.) to augment engineering workflows—from coding and reviews to documentation and testing.
Research, evaluate, and implement internal tools and frameworks that integrate AI capabilities for measurable productivity improvements.
Design and lead training programs to scale AI development literacy and adoption across the engineering team.
Identify and remove productivity bottlenecks using AI-assisted diagnostics and automation.
Engineering Practice Leadership
Define and enforce modern software engineering policies, best practices, and standards, including code quality, testing, security, and documentation.
Lead design and code reviews with a focus on AI-augmented development.
Drive the selection, implementation, and standardization of development tools, automated testing frameworks, and secure coding practices.
Establish and evolve a mature Agile SDLC, estimation standards, and project management practices.
Define and enforce use of tools such as JIRA, GitHub, CI/CD, and metrics dashboards.
Measurement, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Define and track key engineering KPIs (velocity, defect rate, cycle time, etc.) with visibility for leadership and team stakeholders.
Design systems for measuring and reporting engineering maturity, process adherence, and team productivity.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on KPI insights and team feedback.
Team Management & Capacity Planning
Directly manage a team of engineers; provide coaching, performance feedback, and career growth opportunities.
Collaborate with product and leadership teams to define team structures, project resourcing, and hiring plans.
Own the headcount forecasting, budget tracking, and reporting for engineering team allocations across products.
Lead and optimize technical interview processes to ensure consistent, high-quality hiring standards.
Skills and Experience Required
Significant experience in software engineering, engineering management or technical leadership roles, payments or core banking technology preferred.
Proven experience in defining and scaling engineering processes in agile environments.
Demonstrated hands-on expertise with AI developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, GPT-powered coding assistants, automated test writers etc.).
Strong background in software development, architecture, cloud-native technology (Java, Kubernetes, AWS…).
Strong familiarity with cloud-native tools, CI/CD pipelines, code quality automation, and secure development practices.
Excellent project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple teams, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
Strategic mindset with the ability to lead change, influence culture, and align engineering practices to business outcomes.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration across product, engineering, and executive stakeholders.
Why Join PortX At PortX, you’ll be joining an amazing team with a great culture, working at the forefront of technological innovation. If you’re excited by the possibilities of AI-driven development, and excited by the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing company that’s revolutionizing data integration technology in the banking sector, we’d love to speak with you.
Benefits
Salary range $160,000 – $200,000
Competitive Equity Package
Unlimited PTO
Opportunity to shape the future of AI and drive innovation in the industry
401(k)
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Engineering
Additional Benefits Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)
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