VP, Engineering

Themis Solutions Inc.; Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic VP of Engineering to lead their technical strategy in the fintech domain. This pivotal role involves shaping the future of the legal industry by driving innovative technology solutions and scaling a diverse team of over 100 engineers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering leadership background, a deep understanding of payments technology, and a strategic mindset to align engineering efforts with business objectives. Join a collaborative environment committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will significantly impact the company's growth and success.

Benefits

Top-tier health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

RRSP matching

RESP contribution

Clioversary recognition program

Variable pay based on performance

In-house performance coaching

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles, particularly in fintech.
• Proven success in scaling engineering teams and delivering complex platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technical strategy for Payments and International expansion.
• Scale, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Payments Technology

Fintech Knowledge

Strategic Mindset

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Agile Methodologies

Project Management Software

Job description

As the VP of Engineering, you will play a critical role in shaping Clio's technical and strategic direction. Working closely with your peers in the leadership team, you will directly own and drive the Fintech and International domains, with opportunities to expand your influence into additional areas as the company scales. This role requires a dynamic leader with a proven track record in building high-performing engineering teams, delivering innovative technology solutions, and aligning engineering execution with business objectives. All Engineering roles at Clio require hands-on ability. While your day-to-day won’t be coding, you will need to be deeply technical.

As a key member of Clio’s senior leadership team, reporting directly to the CTO, the Vice President will be responsible for aligning engineering efforts with Clio's broader vision and goals while leading and scaling a diverse team of 100+ engineers to deliver great products that will shape the future of the legal industry.

What You’ll Work On:

Technical & Product Leadership

• Define and execute the technical strategy for Payments and International expansion, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance in global markets.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Design to develop and execute a robust product roadmap that aligns with customer needs and business objectives.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in payments technology and international infrastructure, positioning the company as a leader in these domains.

Team & Organizational Development

• Scale, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team, ensuring a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
• Foster a strong engineering leadership team that can drive execution while enabling career growth and leadership development across the organization.
• Promote best practices in engineering, architecture, and operational excellence to enhance system reliability and development velocity.

Strategic Execution & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Translate company vision into an actionable engineering strategy, working closely with executive leadership.
• Partner with stakeholders across finance, legal, compliance, and international operations to navigate the complexities of global payments and expansion.
• Champion the engineering function within the broader organization, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and cross-functional success.
• Drive architectural improvements and technological innovations that support the company’s long-term growth, particularly in global payment infrastructure and international market expansion.
• Align engineering efforts with customer needs, market demands, and regulatory requirements through automation and scalable solutions.
• Lead initiatives around operational efficiency, automation, and system scalability to support international growth and regulatory requirements.

What you May Have:

• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience in payments, fintech, or international technology expansion, with a background as a CTO, VP, or a similar role.
• Proven success in scaling engineering teams and delivering complex, customer-facing platforms at a global level.
• Deep understanding of payment processing, compliance frameworks, global infrastructure, and financial technology.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term execution.
• Experience leading multiple managers and directors, with direct oversight of senior leaders and coordinating action across teams.
• Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align multiple stakeholders across the organization.
• Passion for building high-impact teams, mentoring leaders, and driving engineering excellence.

Bonus Points:

• Experience in B2B SaaS and hypergrowth environments, scaling engineering organizations to support rapid expansion.
• Understanding of the engineering challenges, operational rigor, and PCI compliance requirements necessary for IPO readiness and navigating the public company transition.

What you will find here:

Compensation is one of the main components of Clio’s Total Rewards Program. We have developed a series of programs and processes to ensure we are creating fair and competitive pay practices that form the foundation of our human and high-performing culture.

• Competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits, dental, and vision insurance
• Hybrid work environment, with expectation for local Clions (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Dublin) to be in office minimum 2 days per week on our Anchor Days.
• RRSP matching and RESP contribution
• Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years
• In addition, this role is eligible for variable pay that is based on company performance, with actual payout amounts calculated and paid on a quarterly basis.

Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility

Our team shows up as their authentic selves, and are united by our mission. We are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in building and fostering an environment where our teams feel included, valued, and enabled to do the best work of their careers, wherever they choose to log in from. We believe that different perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and experiences result in higher-performing teams and better innovation. We are committed to equal employment and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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