Head of Software Engineering

DCS Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FinTech sector is seeking a Head of Engineering to drive technical vision and lead a growing team. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership and architectural excellence, fostering a high-performing engineering culture. You will influence product direction and build robust software systems using Node.js, AWS, and React. The position offers a competitive salary, equity options, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Pension

Company socials

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years industry experience within FinTech.
• Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a growing team of engineers.
• Own the technical strategy, roadmap, and delivery.
• Drive adoption of Agile methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Node.js

AWS

MongoDB

React

React Native

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

New Relic

Job description

DCS Technology in collaboration with our FinTech client are looking for a hands-on leader who as Head of Engineering, will take the reins of all technical functions, with a strong emphasis on hands-on leadership, architectural excellence, and secure, scalable software delivery. You’ll define and drive the technical vision, foster a high-performing engineering culture, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products to life.

This is not just a leadership role – it’s an opportunity to influence product direction, build engineering frameworks from the ground up, and help scale a tech-forward FinTech business through its next growth phase.

Your technical expertise in Node.js, AWS, MongoDB, React, and React Native will be critical to designing and delivering robust, future-proof platforms.

What will your day-to-day look like?

Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a growing team of engineers.
• Own the technical strategy, roadmap, and delivery aligned to business outcomes.
• Champion engineering best practices in performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align tech vision with product and business goals.
• Cultivate a strong team culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Technical Oversight

• Architect and implement scalable, high-performance software systems.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends to keep the tech stack modern and competitive.
• Contribute to the codebase and lead by example with engineering best practices.
• Optimise application performance and ensure platform resilience.
• Oversee compliance with industry regulations and data security standards.

Agile Delivery

• Drive adoption of Agile methodologies (Scrum, XP).
• Define project goals, scope, and deliverables in partnership with stakeholders.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and delivery across tools like Jira, Asana, or Monday.com.
• Promote a culture of feedback loops, retrospectives, and continuous improvement.

What will you bring?

Essential skills & experience

• A minimum of 3 year industry experience within FinTech
• Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in a high-growth environment.
• Technical excellence in:
• Node.js
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• MongoDB
• React & React Native
• Demonstrated track record of designing secure, scalable, and high-performance systems.
• Strong understanding of performance architecture and modern security practices.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to execute at pace.
• Confidence working with third-party vendors and managing tech partnerships.

Nice to have

• AWS Solution Architect certification.
• Docker, Kubernetes, or container orchestration tools.
• Observability tools (e.g. New Relic) experience.
• Kafka, Flink, or IoT streaming tech exposure.
• Background in financial services or regulated environments.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary: Up to £100,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Equity: Be part of the journey and share in the success.
• Flexible working: Hybrid model with office time and remote flexibility.
• 25 day’sannual leave + bank holidays.
• Perks & benefits: Pension, a growing list of benefits, and company socials.
• Vibrant culture: Work in an open, collaborative environment where new ideas are encouraged and innovation thrives.

This is your chance to have a real impact. If you’re a hands-on engineering leader ready to drive change and build something meaningful in a business that’s backed to scale!

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality