VP of Engineering - FinTech

In2 Saas Recruitment; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

In2 Saas Recruitment is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead multiple engineering squads and drive execution from product roadmap to robust, scalable software. You will partner with Product Management to translate strategy into high-quality, reliable code and shape the organization for rapid growth in a FinTech context.

The role emphasizes building high-velocity, secure systems, maintaining code quality, and implementing strong architectural practices while managing budgets and cross-team

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering leadership experience managing multiple teams.
• Strong background in high-transaction, low-latency software environments (FinTech/PayTech).
• Deep familiarity with Go, Java, TypeScript, Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Scale the engineering department with hiring, onboarding, and retention frameworks.
• Optimize software delivery lifecycles for velocity and quality.
• Establish testing, code review, and architectural alignment across squads.
• Manage the engineering budget and allocate resources between features and architecture.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

High-transaction systems

Low-latency

FinTech/domain knowledge

Software architecture

Code reviews

Testing

Budget management

Tools

Go

Java

TypeScript

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Job description

140,000 - 170,000 Year +Share Options +Relocation Support

About the Client

A high-velocity, pan-European FinTech scale-up delivering embedded banking API solutions and real-time transaction reconciliation software to digital-first enterprises.

The Role

The VP of Engineering will take operational command of the software engineering division, driving execution, delivery predictability, and organizational structure. You will manage several cross-functional engineering squads, working closely with Product Management to turn the corporate roadmap into elegant, functional code.

Key Responsibilities

• Scale the engineering department by implementing effective hiring, onboarding, and retention frameworks for top developer talent.
• Optimize software delivery lifecycles, ensuring high velocity without compromising on code quality, security, or stability.
• Drive technical excellence by establishing rigorous testing, code review, and architectural alignment practices across all squads.
• Manage the engineering budget, allocating resource spend strategically between feature development and architectural maintenance.

Candidate Requirements

• 6+ years of engineering leadership experience, managing multiple teams through Engineering Managers and Tech Leads.
• Strong background in high-transaction, low-latency software environments, preferably within FinTech, PayTech, or web-scale SaaS platforms.
• Deep familiarity with modern tech stacks, typically including Go, Java, TypeScript, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure ecosystems.