Head of Engineering at fast-growing fintech platform

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Company Description

Fast‑growing global fintech platform

Job Description

As the Head of Engineering, you will lead a high‑performing technical organization, driving the architectural vision and engineering excellence for a scaling fintech platform. You will be responsible for building robust, secure, and scalable financial infrastructure while mentoring senior talent and fostering a culture of innovation across distributed global engineering teams.

Location

Remote

Why this role is remarkable

• Lead the technical evolution of a platform disrupting traditional financial services on a global scale.
• Join a well‑funded organization backed by top‑tier VCs with significant market traction and ambitious growth plans.
• Shape the engineering culture and high‑level strategy within a flexible, remote‑first environment that values technical autonomy.

What you will do

• Define and execute the long‑term technical roadmap and architectural standards for the entire product suite.
• Scale the engineering organization through strategic hiring, mentorship, and development of cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with product and executive leadership to align technical investments with broad business objectives and customer needs.

The ideal candidate

• Proven track record of leading and scaling engineering teams within a high‑growth fintech or SaaS environment.
• Deep expertise in modern distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and maintaining high‑security standards for financial data.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a focus on empowering engineers and driving a culture of continuous delivery.