Head of DevSecOps

Franklin Bates Limited; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing FinTech SaaS provider is seeking a Head of DevSecOps to lead a small team while remaining hands-on. In this role, you'll shape and deliver the organization’s security strategy and champion security practices across the development and operations. Ideal candidates should have proven leadership experience in SaaS environments, strong DevOps knowledge, and excellent stakeholder communication skills. The position offers fully remote working with flexible arrangements and various benefits, including 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Pension contributions and life assurance

Wellbeing support including virtual GP

Discounts with selected partners

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading technical teams in SaaS environments.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and cloud (AWS).
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and governance.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders and regulated clients.
• Experience with regulated industries (Tier1 banks desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the DevSecOps function, embedding security into development and operations.
• Champion security strategy, policies, and controls across the organisation.
• Mentor and grow a team of DevSecOps engineers.
• Oversee infrastructure automation, CI / CD pipelines, and cloud security.
• Engage with regulated financial institutions on cybersecurity and data management.
• Drive incident response readiness and continuous improvement of security controls.

Skills

Leadership in SaaS environments

DevOps knowledge

CI/CD experience

Infrastructure automation

Cloud security expertise

Stakeholder communication

Education

Relevant degree

CISSP certification

CISM certification

AWS Security certification

Job description

HeadofDevSecOpsFinTechSaaS

Location: Remote (UK-based, with occasional London meetings)

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Contract: Permanent

About

Our client is a fast‑growing FinTech SaaS provider serving the SME finance ecosystem. With rapid growth and increasing engagement with regulated financial institutions, they are seeking a senior leader to head their DevSecOps function.

The Role

We are looking for a Head of DevSecOps to lead a small team while remaining hands‑on. Reporting to the CTO, you will shape and deliver the organisation's security strategy, embed best practices across engineering, and act as a key point of contact for regulated financial clients. This is a player‑coach role, balancing delivery with leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the DevSecOps function, embedding security into development and operations.
• Champion security strategy, policies, and controls across the organisation.
• Mentor and grow a team of DevSecOps engineers.
• Oversee infrastructure automation, CI / CD pipelines, and cloud security.
• Engage with regulated financial institutions on cybersecurity and data management.
• Drive incident response readiness and continuous improvement of security controls.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading technical teams in SaaS environments.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI / CD, infrastructure automation, and cloud (AWS).
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and governance.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders and regulated clients.
• Experience with regulated industries (Tier1 banks desirable).
• Relevant degree and certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, AWS Security) are a plus.

Benefits

• Fully remote working with London hub access.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• Pension contributions and life assurance.
• Wellbeing support including virtual GP.
• Discounts with selected partners.
• Regular team socials.