Head of Engineering – Cardiff | £110k + Excellent Benefits | Fintech
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Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)
Salary: £110,000 + bonus + equity + benefits
Tech Stack: JavaScript / Node.js / React
Team Size: 20 Engineers
Product: High-growth SaaS fintech platform
Are you a seasoned engineering leader with a passion for fintech innovation?
I'm currently hiring for a Head of Engineering to join a fast-scaling SaaS company based in Cardiff. This is a rare opportunity to shape the engineering direction of a high-impact platform at the heart of financial technology.
The Role:
You'll lead a talented team of 20 engineers across multiple cross-functional squads. This role reports directly to the CTO and plays a pivotal role in scaling the platform, evolving the architecture, and driving engineering best practices
What You'll Be Doing:
* Leading and growing a high-performing engineering team
* Driving product development with modern JavaScript (Node.js, React)
* Shaping tech strategy and architecture as the platform scales
* Working closely with Product, Design, and Data to deliver world-class fintech solutions
* Championing a culture of quality, agility, and innovation
What We're Looking For:
* Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams (10+ people)
* Strong background in JavaScript and modern web technologies
* Experience in a SaaS or fintech environment
* Strategic mindset with hands-on technical credibility
* Passion for mentoring, scaling teams, and building resilient systems
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to drive real change in an exciting growth-phase company. This role will not be open for long, so if you are interested, please apply today!