Head of Engineering — AI Fintech, Remote, Build from Ground Up

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven recruiting platform is searching for a Head of Engineering to lead the technical architecture and strategy for an AI-driven mortgage origination platform. As the first senior engineering leader, you will build the engineering team, ensure security compliance, and drive product innovation. The role requires proven leadership in a startup environment and strong hands-on coding abilities. The position offers the chance to shape a high-performing engineering culture while working remotely.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading engineering at an early-stage or high-growth startup environment.
• Deep expertise in data modeling, security/compliance (SOC 2), and productionizing AI/LLM workloads.
• Exceptional hands-on coding skills combined with the ability to mentor engineers and set technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish the technical architecture and lead delivery for an AI-driven mortgage origination platform.
• Architect and implement core services, event-driven systems, and complex third-party fintech integrations.
• Build technical foundations for SOC 2 compliance, security operations, and enterprise-grade data governance.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Data modeling

Security/compliance (SOC 2)

Hands-on coding skills

Job description

A tech-driven recruiting platform is searching for a Head of Engineering to lead the technical architecture and strategy for an AI-driven mortgage origination platform. As the first senior engineering leader, you will build the engineering team, ensure security compliance, and drive product innovation. The role requires proven leadership in a startup environment and strong hands-on coding abilities. The position offers the chance to shape a high-performing engineering culture while working remotely.