Job Description

Join the Future of Technology with ZILO(TM)

At ZILO(TM), we're redefining what's possible in technology. ZILO(TM) is the UK-based FinTech specialising in global asset and wealth management software, designed to scale and transform businesses of all types using our own developed AI Technology. Our mission is to digitalise the future of the global asset management industry.


We are a team of experts with decades of combined experience at leading firms globally, who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to shape the future of . Every individual plays a key role in driving progress and making a real impact. We continuously strive to innovate and improve.

Why work with us?

At ZILO(TM), you'll be part of a dynamic and inclusive environment where creativity thrives. We offer the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with talented individuals, and contribute to projects that have a real-world impact. We value continuous learning, personal growth, and providing our team with the resources they need to succeed.


Ready to shape the future? Let's talk.

About the role

Create autonomous, high-performing squads that deliver customer and business impact while developing talented engineers.

Requirements

Please note that this role is based in London with a requirement to attend our office 2-3 days per week

Key Responsibilities

People & Team Leadership

Lead 3-4 cross-functional product squads, collaborating closely with a Tech Lead, Architect and Product Manager. Coach, mentor, and develop a team of 10-15 engineers through regular 1:1s, feedback loops, and career growth plans. Hire, onboard, and retain diverse, world-class engineering talent; address performance concerns compassionately. Foster psychological safety and high-trust, inclusive team dynamics.

Product & Delivery Leadership

Translate mission goals into measurable outcomes and milestones; keep squads shipping at a sustainable cadence. Act as delivery owner and incident manager, ensuring robust on-call, observability, and post-mortems. Communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs to stakeholders; swiftly unblock teams.

Technical Stewardship

Review technical proposals and system designs, guiding teams toward scalable, secure solutions. Champion operational excellence (incident management, testing, monitoring, controlled rollouts). Embed core engineering principles: small, reversible changes; ownership; "leave things better"; optimize for long-term impact.

Skills & Experience

Must-have

Prior hands-on software engineering background; strong ability to reason from first principles. Proven track record leading teams engineers to deliver complex products. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and coaching skills.

Nice-to-have

Experience in an experimentation-led or high-growth fintech environment. Familiarity with bank-grade compliance, risk, or financial crime tooling. Depth in incident response and post-incident review processes.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Plan Enhanced leave - 38 days inclusive of 8 UK Public Holidays Private Health Care including family cover Life Assurance - 5x salary Flexible working-work from home and/or in our London Office Employee Assistance Program Company Pension (Salary Sacrifice options available) Access to training and development Buy and Sell holiday scheme * The opportunity for "work from anywhere/global mobility"