Head of Engineering

Carousel; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Carousel is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead technical teams and align engineering efforts with strategic business objectives. This executive role involves overseeing project execution, championing best practices, and fostering a culture of collaboration within the engineering department. Join a fast-growing fintech company and contribute to innovative solutions in data collection and automation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and stock options

Professional development and mentorship

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 7 years software engineering experience, including 3 in leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical involvement with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute engineering roadmap, ensuring scalability.
• Lead and mentor engineering leads and senior engineers.
• Own technical project management, ensuring timely product delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Agile Development

DevOps

Project Management

Tools

NestJS

Next.js

PostgreSQL

Redis

AWS

Job description

We help American and Canadian businesses transform their operations by collecting applicant data with unmatched speed. Operating at the intersection of fintech and data infrastructure, our modular ecosystem empowers businesses to build custom workflows that gather identity and financial information—seamlessly, securely, and at scale.

Job Description

Head of Engineering

About Carousel

We help American and Canadian businesses transform their operations by collecting applicant data with unmatched speed. Operating at the intersection of fintech and data infrastructure, our modular ecosystem empowers businesses to build custom workflows that gather identity and financial information—seamlessly, securely, and at scale.

Job Description

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 companyʼs roadmap and vision.

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical 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.

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 Carousel?

At Carousel, we are revolutionizing financial data collection and automation. 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, weʼd love to hear from you!

Send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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