Head of Engineering

Venn (formerly Vault); Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead their tech team and drive the development of innovative financial services products. This executive role requires extensive software development experience and a strong background in managing engineering teams. Join Venn to transform business banking for Canadian entrepreneurs and be part of a rapidly growing company backed by significant investment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Latest tech and equipment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 4+ years managing engineering teams.
• Experience building and scaling products from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Building a world-class tech team through collaboration and reviews.
• Leading development of financial services products.
• Integrating with banking partners and third-party APIs.

Skills

Fluency in Java/Kotlin

Web technologies

System design

Architecture

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Join to apply for the Head of Engineering role at Venn (formerly Vault)

Venn is transforming business banking for Canadian entrepreneurs. As the ONLY digital banking platform in Canada offering a truly modern solution, we disrupt traditional banking practices. Tired of the big banks’ monopoly, Canadian business owners are seeking innovative alternatives.

We've raised a $21.5m Series A from Tier 1 investors, and we're rapidly growing and looking to hire A-players to change the future of banking in Canada.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building a world-class tech team through collaboration, pairing, design review, and code review
• Actively contributing code alongside the team in a hands-on role
• Leading development of financial services products (transfers, cards, lending, etc.), ensuring systems are production-ready
• Collaborating with product, sales, and operations teams to solve customer pain points
• Integrating with banking partners and third-party APIs for features like virtual cards, international transfers, and financial data tracking

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of software development experience, including 4+ years managing engineering teams
• Fluency in Java/Kotlin
• Strong knowledge of web technologies, system design, and architecture
• Experience building and scaling products from scratch
• Management experience with developing engineering talent
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice To Have

• Experience with various infrastructure, languages, and stacks
• Background in early-stage or fast-growing startups
• Experience in fintech
• Familiarity with payment products like card issuing, money transfers, and credit

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Latest tech and equipment

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology