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Vice President Of Engineering - FinTech

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Qualifications:

Bachelor's/Master's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent, Over 15 years of leadership experience.

Key responsabilities:

  • Lead technical strategy and team development
  • Translate business goals into technical solutions
  • Oversee product lifecycle, design, and user experience
  • Support sales efforts with technical expertise
  • Manage budget allocation and cost control
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Job description

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.
  • Product Development:
    • 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.
  • Design and User Experience:
    • 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.
  • Business and Sales Support:
    • 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.
  • Technology Stack:
    • 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.
  • Scalability and Performance:
    • Design and implement systems that can scale to accommodate rapid growth.
    • Continuously monitor and optimize system performance and reliability.
  • Security and Compliance:
    • 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.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    • 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.
  • Budget Management:
    • 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.

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    English
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    Other Skills

    • Leadership Development
    • Verbal Communication Skills
    • Creative Problem Solving
    • Collaboration
    • Decision Making

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