Head of Engineering & Lead Architect - Fintech

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; Hardingstone; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing financial technology company in the UK seeks a Lead Engineer / Head of Engineering to shape and lead its engineering team. You will design scalable architecture, mentor developers, and oversee the technical roadmap. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in full-stack development with skills in JavaScript, Node.js, and AWS. This role offers a hybrid work environment, primarily on-site in the East Midlands with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack software engineering.
• Strong cloud background ideally in AWS.
• Proven ability to design and deploy scalable web and data systems.
• Experience integrating CRM or SaaS systems.
• UK-based and able to work on-site minimum three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical roadmap for next-generation platforms.
• Design and build web applications and APIs using modern technologies.
• Oversee integrations between various platforms and services.
• Implement best practices in CI/CD, testing, and version control.
• Mentor developers and lead by example in coding excellence.

Skills

Full-stack development in JavaScript (Node.js, React)

Cloud computing (AWS Lambda, S3, Glue, Redshift)

CI/CD practices and version control (Git)

Experience integrating CRM or SaaS systems

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Job description

A fast-growing financial technology company in the UK seeks a Lead Engineer / Head of Engineering to shape and lead its engineering team. You will design scalable architecture, mentor developers, and oversee the technical roadmap. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in full-stack development with skills in JavaScript, Node.js, and AWS. This role offers a hybrid work environment, primarily on-site in the East Midlands with competitive compensation and benefits.