Head of DevSecOps

Franklin Bates; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Discounts with partners

Regular team socials

Job summary

A growing FinTech SaaS provider in the UK is looking for a Head of DevSecOps to lead their security strategy and technical team. This strategic role involves mentoring engineers, embedding security practices, and overseeing cloud security initiatives. The position is fully remote with flexibility, offering 25 days of annual leave and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have experience in SaaS environments and strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles. Leadership experience is essential for this director-level position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading technical teams in SaaS environments.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps, infrastructure automation, and cloud security.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and governance.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders and regulated clients.
• Experience with regulated industries (Tier 1 banks desirable).
• Relevant degree and certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, AWS Security) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the DevSecOps function.
• Champion security strategy and policies across the organisation.
• Mentor and grow a team of DevSecOps engineers.
• Oversee infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines.
• Engage with financial institutions on cybersecurity.
• Drive incident response correctness.

Skills

Leadership in technical teams

DevOps knowledge

CI/CD expertise

Infrastructure automation

Cloud security (AWS)

Cybersecurity principles

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree

CISSP certification

CISM certification

AWS Security certification

Job description

This range is provided by Franklin Bates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Head of DevSecOps – FinTech SaaS

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

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.

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 (Tier 1 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.
• Discounts with selected partners.
• Regular team socials.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT System Custom Software Development