Director of Engineering

Posted 12 October 2022
LocationUnited States of America
Job type Permanent
DisciplineTechnology - Transformation & Consulting
Reference7576

Job Description

We are partnered with an early-stage, VC backed Payments FinTech who are building a simple and streamlined SaaS platform where businesses can onboard, manage and pay contractors directly with ease, security, and flexibility. Having been in operation for less than 24 months, they have already grown their payments volume by 16x and gained recognition within the hospitality and events market.

They are now looking for an experienced, hands-on Director of Engineering to join their team of industry leaders who will support their growth and guide them is their next phase. If you have start-up experience within FinTech, then this may be for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and scale successful engineering and product teams

  • Drive execution and delivery against the product roadmap

  • Hire and retain top talent with a focus on mentorship

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to create a cohesive environment to achieve company missions

  • Lead a small team of engineers (around 3 initially) that will double in the near future

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years’ experience in software development

  • 3+ years’ experience with managing teams in a start-up environment

  • Start-up experience essential (Seed to Series C)

  • Proven ability to build and scale successful and collaborative engineering teams

  • Tech stack: Node.js, TypeScript, PostgresSQL, DynamoDB, Redis and Elastic Search

Why Apply

  • Competitive market salary plus equity component

  • Remote working welcomed

  • A chance to join an early-stage FinTech with ambitious growth plans

Due to the volume of applications, only relevant applicants will be contacted