Director Of Engineering – Fintech

Job Title: Director of Engineering – Fintech

Location: London (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £145,000 – £160,000 + Benefits + Bonus

We are looking for an experienced Head of Engineering for a Fintech organisation to help shape and design platforms across the business. You will act as Strategic Technology Leader and will help shape the long-term Engineering vision. This role is ideal for someone who brings structure, clarity, and strong strategic thinking.

You will be responsible for:

• Designing and building high-performing teams and drive improvements across people and technology.
• You will establish architectural principles, AI Target Operating Model, standards, and governance frameworks that support agility and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with senior leaders to align technology direction with business strategy and product roadmaps.
• Experience working in a Fintech organisation ideally in the payments sector which is going through a digital transformation journey.

Experience

• Extensive experience as an Engineering Lead along with strong experience in Fintech.
• Proven experience operating at board level implementing technology roadmaps in financial services or regulated environments.
• Deep expertise in Payments.
• Strong Product thinking and the ability to work with product teams to help define roadmaps
• Deep understanding of software architecture, system design and configuring complex systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

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