Head of Engineering

Forwardfunding; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Forwardfunding as the Head of Engineering, where you'll lead technical teams and drive the execution of scalable technology solutions in a fast-growing fintech environment. This pivotal role involves overseeing engineering leads across various domains, ensuring the seamless collaboration and delivery of innovative products while balancing technical and business priorities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and stock options

Professional development and mentorship

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, including 3+ in leadership.
• Strong cloud infrastructure expertise with AWS/GCP.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy and ensure scalability and performance.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and team development.
• Manage project timelines and collaborate with product teams.

Skills

Scalable architecture

Cloud infrastructure

DevOps

Agile development

Technical leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or similar

Tools

AWS

GCP

PostgreSQL

Redis

Job description

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We are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our technical teams, drive execution, and translate business objectives into scalable technology solutions. This role requires a balance of technical leadership, people management, and strategic vision, ensuring that engineering teams operate efficiently while delivering a high-quality, secure, and scalable product.

As the Head of Engineering, you will oversee engineering leads across Frontend, Backend, DevOps, and Infrastructure, ensuring seamless collaboration, technical excellence, and timely project execution. You will work closely with Product, Design, and Business Teams to align technology with the company's roadmap and vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Strategy

Define and execute the engineering roadmap, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.

Make architectural decisions that optimize system reliability and efficiency.

Champion best practices in software development, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure.

Evaluate and implement new technologies that drive innovation and efficiency.

• Engineering Team Leadership & Coordination

Lead and mentor engineering leads and senior engineers across multiple domains.

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

Oversee hiring, onboarding, and career development for the engineering team.

Set clear KPIs to measure team performance and align with company goals.

• Project Execution & Delivery

Own technical project management, ensuring products are delivered on time and within budget.

Work closely with the Product and Design teams to ensure smooth execution of feature development.

Drive agile development, sprint planning, and backlog prioritization.

Continuously refine processes to improve engineering efficiency and quality.

• Stakeholder & Business Alignment

Work with executives and product teams to align engineering with business objectives.

Translate business requirements into technical roadmaps and engineering priorities.

Communicate engineering progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders.

Balance technical innovation with business priorities to ensure sustainable growth.

Qualifications & Experience

7+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.

Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

Strong expertise in scalable architecture, cloud infrastructure, AWS/GCP, and modern frameworks.

Deep understanding of agile development, DevOps, and CI/CD best practices.

Experience in project management and technical decision-making.

Ability to balance hands-on technical involvement with leadership responsibilities.

Experience working with product teams and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in financial technology(fintech), SaaS, or high-growth startups.

Familiarity with NestJS,Next.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, and AWS.

Strong background in data security, compliance, and performance optimization.

Experience scaling high-traffic applications and distributed systems.

Certifications in AWS, Agile methodologies, or cloud security are a plus.

What We Offer

High-impact role in a fast-growing company.

Work with cutting-edge technologies and architecture.

Competitive salary, stock options, and growth opportunities.

Flexible work environment (Hybrid options.)

Professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.

Why Join?

As the Head of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technology, team, and strategy. Join us and help build the future of fintech with innovative, scalable, and secure solutions.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced engineering leader passionate about driving technical excellence, we'd love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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