Head of DevSecOps – FinTech SaaS
Location: Remote (UK-based, with occasional London meetings)
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Contract: Permanent
About
Our client is a fast-growing FinTech SaaS provider serving the SME finance ecosystem. With rapid growth and increasing engagement with regulated financial institutions, they are seeking a senior leader to head their DevSecOps function.
The Role
We are looking for a Head of DevSecOps to lead a small team while remaining hands-on. Reporting to the CTO, you will shape and deliver the organisation’s security strategy, embed best practices across engineering, and act as a key point of contact for regulated financial clients. This is a “player-coach” role, balancing delivery with leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the DevSecOps function, embedding security into development and operations.
* Champion security strategy, policies, and controls across the organisation.
* Mentor and grow a team of DevSecOps engineers.
* Oversee infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security.
* Engage with regulated financial institutions on cybersecurity and data management.
* Drive incident response readiness and continuous improvement of security controls.
Requirements
* Proven experience leading technical teams in SaaS environments.
* Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and cloud (AWS).
* Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and governance.
* Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders and regulated clients.
* Experience with regulated industries (Tier 1 banks desirable).
* Relevant degree and certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, AWS Security) are a plus.
Benefits
* Fully remote working with London hub access.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
* Pension contributions and life assurance.
* Wellbeing support including virtual GP.
* Discounts with selected partners.
* Regular team socials.
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