Principal Engineer/Head of Engineering - Payments

ThriveCart; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eCommerce platform provider is seeking a Head of Engineering - Payments to lead their engineering team. You will be responsible for driving architectural decisions and developing innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. The role requires extensive software engineering and leadership experience, especially in eCommerce and payment processing. This position offers full-time employment with the possibility to work remotely from Europe or Asia.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of scaling and leading engineering teams in a SaaS and eCommerce environment.
• Experience with payment processing or related eCommerce technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering vision for scalability and performance.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team.
• Work closely with stakeholders to develop and launch new features.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Leadership

Payment processing

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Tools

AWS

GCP

CI/CD

Job description

Head of Engineering - Payments

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About ThriveCart:

ThriveCart is the leading no-code sales platform for digital course creators, coaches, entrepreneurs, and online businesses looking to boost revenue, drive conversions, and scale audiences. ThriveCart powers over 65,000 businesses and 12 million enrolled students, generating over $2 billion in annual sales. The platform provides all the tools businesses need to create high-converting checkout experiences, manage powerful affiliate campaigns, and deliver seamless student experiences with its built-in learning management system, Learn/Learn+.

Location

Remote in Europe or in Asia. Must have full authorization to work in country of residence being in Europe or in Asia.

Job Overview

As the Head of Engineering at ThriveCart, you will lead our engineering team to build and scale our high-performance eCommerce platform. You’ll drive architectural decisions, ensure best practices in development, and cultivate a culture of innovation and technical excellence. This role is ideal for a hands‑on technical leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, product‑led environment.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Define and execute the engineering vision, ensuring scalability, security, and performance of the ThriveCart platform.
• Team Management: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high‑performing engineering team, fostering a collaborative and growth‑focused culture.
• Product Development: Work closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to develop and launch new features that enhance user experience and business outcomes.
• Scalability & Performance: Oversee infrastructure, system architecture, and DevOps strategies to ensure a reliable and scalable platform.
• Quality & Best Practices: Implement and enforce best practices for software development, including CI/CD, code reviews, testing, and security protocols.
• Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends, evaluating new technologies and methodologies to keep ThriveCart at the forefront of eCommerce innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of scaling and leading engineering teams in a SaaS and eCommerce environment.
• Experience with payment processing, checkout systems, or related eCommerce technologies is required.
• Deep expertise in modern web technologies, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar), and software architecture best practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to make data‑driven decisions in a high‑growth setting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align engineering efforts with business goals.

Our Values

• Commit to Excellence
• Find a Way
• Help Each Other
• Keep Growing
• Data First

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development

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