Job Brief
As the Head of Engineering at a Series B startup revolutionizing the payment industry, your role is pivotal in shaping the company's technical direction and driving innovation. Your key responsibilities include:
Product & Technology Strategy: Define and lead the technical vision, aligning it with overarching business objectives. Identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation through technology in the payment space.
Hands-On Coding: Dedicate around 50% of your time to hands-on coding, actively contributing to the codebase, and guiding best practices to set a strong example while maintaining your technical proficiency.
Agile Team Building: Create and lead a high-performing agile engineering team. This involves recruiting, mentoring, and managing software engineers to ensure their professional growth, collaboration, and successful project delivery.
Requirements
Product Development Expertise: Proven experience in successfully building and launching high-quality products from concept to iteration, guiding the team through each phase of the product development lifecycle.
Payment Industry Knowledge: A deep understanding of the payment industry, particularly within the FinTech sector, is essential. This knowledge includes familiarity with regulatory frameworks, industry trends, and customer needs to drive meaningful innovation.
Strong Coding Abilities: Proficiency in relevant technologies, such as React.js, Node.js, and TypeScript, is crucial to actively contribute to the codebase and guide sound technical decisions.
Cloud Platform Expertise: Being well-versed in Amazon Web Services (AWS) is important, as these platforms will likely form the foundation of your technical infrastructure.
Leadership Skills: Effective leadership and team-building skills are paramount, inspiring, motivating, and mentoring your engineering team to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Strategic Thinking: Your ability to think strategically and translate business goals into a technical roadmap is vital, making informed decisions that align with the company's long-term vision.
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