Job Description

Job Title: Head of Engineering

Location: 2-3 days on site in Cambridge

Salary: 130k + benefits (salary depending on experience, may be some flex for the right person).

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the foundation of the next-generation fintech infrastructure!

Our client, an exciting start-up within the Fintech space are looking to hire a Head of Engineering to take ownership of delivery, quality and performance of their SAAS platform.Y

ou'll be supporting and working closely with the CTO and will be responsible for scaling a high-performance engineering team, driving execution and ensuring that their development practises architecture and engineering culture support the needs of the growing business.

If you or someone you know, has the following skills/experience, please reach out!

8+ years in software development, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role (ideally SaaS, fintech, or regulated industries). Experience building and scaling engineering teams while ensuring high-quality delivery. Strong expertise in secure, scalable, cloud-native platforms (AWS, Kubernetes, microservices). Hands-on with modern backend tech: TypeScript/Node.js, Java, Postgres, Kafka. Skilled in working with data models, APIs, service-oriented and event-driven systems. Solid knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps best practices. Familiar with compliance and security standards (ISO27001, SOC 2, GDPR, DORA). Proven ability to mentor engineers, grow teams, and build an inclusive culture. Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Effective at conflict resolution and team alignment and navigating resource constraints and delivery challenges
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 130,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Are you currently a UK resident? How many total years of software development experience do you have? How many years of engineering leadership experience do you have? How many years of experience do you have with AWS and cloud-native platforms? How many years of experience do you have with Kubernetes and microservices architecture? Are you experienced with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices? Have you previously worked in SaaS, fintech, or regulated industries?
Work authorisation:

* United Kingdom (preferred)