Vice President of Engineering - fintech venture

We're seeking an exceptional Engineering Leader to join our dynamic team. As an early stage startup, we're at a pivotal growth stage, offering a unique chance to shape our engineering culture, scale our products, and build high-performing teams. You'll play a crucial role in defining technical strategy, driving execution, and mentoring engineers, directly contributing to our market leadership.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Technical Leadership:

  Define and execute technical vision, aligning with business goals. Contribute to architectural decisions for scalable, secure, and performant fintech platforms.

• Team Building & Mentorship:

  Recruit, mentor, and lead high-performing engineering teams, fostering excellence and continuous learning.

• Execution & Delivery Excellence:

  Drive end-to-end delivery of complex features, ensuring timely, high-quality execution. Implement robust engineering processes for velocity and stability.

• Product & Business Partnership:

  Collaborate with Product and Design to translate business needs into technical solutions. Understand fintech landscape and regulatory requirements.

• Security & Compliance:

  Champion security best practices, ensuring adherence to financial industry standards and data privacy regulations.

What You'll Bring:

• Education:

  Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering from a

  Tier 1 institution.

• Experience:

  8-12 years

  in software development, with

  2-3+ years in engineering leadership

  (e.g., Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager, Staff Engineer).

• Startup Acumen:

  Proven experience in early-stage (Series A/B preferred) startup environments

  , understanding rapid iteration and resourcefulness. Demonstrated ability to

  build and scale teams and systems from scratch.

• Fintech Domain:

  Prior FinTech industry experience is highly preferred

  (payments, lending, banking infra, regulatory compliance, fraud detection).

• Technical Depth:

  Strong background in scalable, secure backend systems. Proficiency in modern languages (Java, Python, Go, Node.js), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, and distributed systems.

• Leadership & Soft Skills:

  Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. High ownership and accountability.

Why Join ?

• Shape the Future:

  Be a foundational leader directly influencing product and tech direction.

• High Impact:

  Directly contribute to company growth and success.

• Innovation:

  Work on cutting-edge tech in a rapidly evolving fintech space.

• Culture:

  Join a vibrant team valuing innovation and continuous learning.

• Growth:

  Significant professional growth opportunities.

• Competitive Compensation:

  Attractive salary, equity, and benefits.

If you are a driven engineering leader with a passion for fintech and a desire to build something truly impactful, we encourage you to apply!