Head of Engineering at AI-first fintech SaaS

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

Head of Engineering

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Company Description

AI-first fintech SaaS platform

Job Description

As the first senior engineering leader, you will establish the technical architecture and lead delivery for an AI-driven mortgage origination platform. You will be a hands‑on contributor while setting strategy, building the engineering team, and ensuring enterprise‑grade security. Partnering with founders, you'll drive product innovation and navigate complex fintech compliance.

Location

Remote

Why this role is remarkable

• Lead the technical foundation of an AI‑first platform from the ground up as the first senior hire.

• Join a well‑funded startup backed by top‑tier VCs in the high‑impact lending technology space.

• Direct influence on product strategy and the opportunity to build a high‑performing engineering culture.

What you will do

• Architect and implement core services, event‑driven systems, and complex third‑party fintech integrations.

• Scale production AI systems including LLM frameworks, agent evaluation harnesses, and retrieval mechanisms.

• Build technical foundations for SOC 2 compliance, security operations, and enterprise‑grade data governance.

The ideal candidate

• 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.

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Next steps

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Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.

Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.

Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.

Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.

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