As Head of Engineering, you’ll take the reins of all technical functions, with a strong emphasis on hands-on leadership, architectural excellence, and secure, scalable software delivery. You’ll define and drive the technical vision, foster a high-performing engineering culture, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products to life.
This is not just a leadership role — its an opportunity to influence product direction, build engineering frameworks from the ground up, and help scale a tech-forward FinTech business through its next growth phase.
Your technical expertise in Node.js, AWS, MongoDB, React, and React Native will be critical to designing and delivering robust, future-proof platforms.
What will your day-to-day look like?
Leadership & Management
* Lead, mentor, and inspire a growing team of engineers.
* Own the technical strategy, roadmap, and delivery aligned to business outcomes.
* Champion engineering best practices in performance, security, and scalability.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to align tech vision with product and business goals.
* Cultivate a strong team culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Technical Oversight
* Architect and implement scalable, high-performance software systems.
* Stay ahead of emerging trends to keep the tech stack modern and competitive.
* Contribute to the codebase and lead by example with engineering best practices.
* Optimise application performance and ensure platform resilience.
* Oversee compliance with industry regulations and data security standards.
Agile Delivery
* Drive adoption of Agile methodologies (Scrum, XP).
* Define project goals, scope, and deliverables in partnership with stakeholders.
* Manage timelines, budgets, and delivery across tools like Jira, Asana, or Monday.com.
* Promote a culture of feedback loops, retrospectives, and continuous improvement.
What will you bring?
Essential skills & experience
* A minimum of 3 year industry experience within FinTech
* Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in a high-growth environment.
* Technical excellence in:
* Node.js
* Amazon Web Services (AWS)
* MongoDB
* React & React Native
* Demonstrated track record of designing secure, scalable, and high-performance systems.
* Strong understanding of performance architecture and modern security practices.
* Strategic mindset with the ability to execute at pace.
* Confidence working with third-party vendors and managing tech partnerships.
Nice to have
* AWS Solution Architect certification.
* Docker, Kubernetes, or container orchestration tools.
* Observability tools (e.g. New Relic) experience.
* Kafka, Flink, or IoT streaming tech exposure.
* Background in financial services or regulated environments.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary: Up to £100,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
* Equity: Be part of the journey and share in the success.
* Flexible working: Hybrid model with office time and remote flexibility.
* 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays.
* Perks & benefits: Pension, a growing list of benefits, and company socials.
* Vibrant culture: Work in an open, collaborative environment where new ideas are encouraged and innovation thrives.
This is your chance to have a real impact. If youre a hands-on engineering leader ready to drive change and build something meaningful in a business that’s backed to scale!
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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom
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