Job Description
Head of Engineering
Company Description: VC-backed fintech payments platform
Job Description: You will lead multiple engineering teams within the treasury domain, managing managers and senior engineers to drive technical innovation. Reporting to the CPTO, you will shape architectural decisions and modern engineering practices for a high-scale digital infrastructure that enables global money movement instantly, ensuring resilience, performance, and security across the platform.
Location: London, UK
Why this role is remarkable
Lead the development of a first-of-its-kind global payment rail designed to replace legacy banking infrastructure
Significant ownership and equity participation in a well-funded, high-growth fintech backed by top-tier global investors
Exceptional culture with "Reset Days," hybrid flexibility, and 45 days of "work from anywhere" freedom per year
What you will do
Manage, mentor, and scale high-performing teams consisting of Engineering Managers and senior individual contributors
Drive the technical strategy and architectural direction, ensuring alignment between engineering initiatives and business objectives
Collaborate cross-functionally with product and design teams to deliver high-impact strategic roadmaps and innovative payout solutions
The ideal candidate
Extensive leadership experience within the payments or fintech industry, guiding teams through complex, high-scale systems
Proven track record of supporting managers and senior ICs through coaching, mentoring, and fostering a culture of ownership
Deep technical expertise in modern stack environments like Python, TypeScript, Kubernetes, and AWS-based cloud architectures
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Job Details
Posted Date:
January 10, 2026
Job Type:
Construction
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Company:
Jack & Jill/External ATS
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