Vice President Of Engineering - FinTech

As Vice President of Engineering, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the technical direction of our company from the ground up and serve as a crucial right hand to the founder across various facets of our business.

Job Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Vice President of Engineering who will wear multiple hats and play a pivotal role in shaping the company's technical, product, design, and business strategies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building and scaling engineering teams in the fintech sector, a deep understanding of emerging technologies, and a passion for innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership:

• Define and execute the company's technical strategy in alignment with the overall business goals.
• Establish engineering best practices, standards, and processes.
• Lead and mentor a growing team of software engineers, setting a high bar for performance and professional development.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with the product management team to translate business objectives into technical requirements and solutions.
• Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure software products on time and within budget.

• Work closely with the design team to ensure that the user experience aligns with the company's vision and brand.
• Champion user-centric design principles and oversee the creation of intuitive and visually appealing products.

• Act as the founder's right hand in customer sales calls, providing technical expertise and insights to potential customers.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop strategies for customer acquisition and retention.
• Assist in identifying business development opportunities and partnerships.

• Evaluate and select the appropriate technology stack and tools to support the company's technical needs.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, making strategic recommendations for adoption.

• Design and implement systems that can scale to accommodate rapid growth.
• Continuously monitor and optimize system performance and reliability.

• Establish and enforce security and compliance protocols to protect customer data and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the security team to identify and mitigate potential risks.

• Work closely with other departments, including product management, design, and operations, to ensure a seamless and customer-centric product experience.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive alignment and collaboration.

• Develop and manage the engineering budget, including resource allocation and cost control.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a technical leader in fintech or a related industry, with a minimum of 15years in leadership roles.
• Strong technical background with expertise in software development, architecture, and engineering best practices.
• Track record of successfully building and leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools.
• Deep knowledge of fintech regulations, security, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the fintech industry.
• Collaborative and dynamic startup culture.

If you are a visionary engineering leader who is passionate about driving innovation in fintech and can serve as a versatile right hand to the founder across technical, product, design, and business functions, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.