Head of Engineering, Fintech Payments — Global Scale

Jack and Jill AI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A VC-backed fintech platform in the UK is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams within the treasury domain. The ideal candidate will drive technical strategy, manage high-performing teams, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative payment solutions. This role offers significant ownership in a high-growth environment, along with hybrid flexibility and generous work-from-anywhere days.

Benefits

Significant ownership and equity participation

Hybrid flexibility

45 days work from anywhere

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience guiding teams through complex high-scale systems.
• Proven track record of coaching and mentoring managers and senior ICs.
• Deep technical expertise in modern stack environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor high-performing engineering teams.
• Drive technical strategy and architectural direction.
• Collaborate with product and design teams on strategic roadmaps.

Skills

Leadership experience in payments or fintech

Technical expertise in Python

Technical expertise in TypeScript

Technical expertise in Kubernetes

Technical expertise in AWS

Job description

A VC-backed fintech platform in the UK is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams within the treasury domain. The ideal candidate will drive technical strategy, manage high-performing teams, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative payment solutions. This role offers significant ownership in a high-growth environment, along with hybrid flexibility and generous work-from-anywhere days.