Head of Software Engineering

Overview Head of Engineering Fintech Join a forward-thinking fintech backed by one of Australias leading financial institutions, on a mission to transform how people engage with modern financial products. Operating like a startup, they are agile, product-driven, and committed to building smart, scalable technology. Theyre now searching for a capable and driven engineering leader to help shape their tech strategy, build high-performing teams, and deliver top-tier digital experiences across mobile and web platforms. What makes this role unique Immediate impact: Take ownership of key technology decisions and drive outcomes from the outset Modern tech environment: Work with tools like TypeScript, Next.js, Expo, GraphQL, and Cloudflare Data and experimentation: Create a strong experimentation culture with analytics at its core Deep collaboration: Work side-by-side with growth, product, marketing, and design stakeholders Hands-on leadership: Build and scale systems not just oversee them Your Role As Head of Engineering, youll: Lead a cross-functional team of engineers delivering digital products and platforms Set the direction for architecture, infrastructure, tooling, and development practices Cultivate an environment focused on continuous improvement, experimentation, and learning Support and develop engineers through mentoring and coaching Collaborate with product and growth teams to enhance the digital journey and drive results Maintain a strong focus on performance, security, and scalability Frontend: TypeScript, Next.js, Expo AI & Innovation: Generative AI tools and frameworks (e.g., conversational interfaces, personalized experiences) What You Bring Strong engineering background with hands-on expertise in modern web/mobile development Experience shipping or leading GenAI-enabled customer features is highly valued Solid understanding of best practices in secure, scalable, and testable system design A product-first mindset and an ability to balance technical quality with business outcomes A passion for building and empowering high-performing engineering teams Strong communication skills and a collaborative, pragmatic approach A love of solving hard problems and thriving in fast-paced environments Culture & Values Empowered, values-driven teams Open dialogue and inclusive thinking Purpose-driven work that makes a difference Rapid learning and continuous improvement Flexibility and sustainable work habits Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06