Head of Engineering & Architecture

About the Role

A well-established regional financial services company is expanding its technology and platform engineering teams and requires a seasoned Head of Platform Engineering and Application Architecture. This senior leader will chart the technical direction and oversee highly skilled delivery teams to ensure the development of resilient, scalable, and regulation-compliant software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Direct the engineering roadmap focusing on containerized, microservices-based cloud infrastructures to guarantee scalability and availability over time.
• Own and manage software release timelines, expertly balancing new feature implementations with system stability, adherence to security standards, and compliance with local laws.
• Implement and promote contemporary practices in API management, DevSecOps workflows, and governance within cloud platforms.
• Lead and mentor multiple engineering managers and technical leads across various teams, fostering a culture prioritizing technical quality and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or an allied discipline.
• At least 15 years of comprehensive software engineering experience, with a minimum of 8 years managing multi-team engineering departments.
• Extensive technical expertise with Java, Python programming, microservices architectures, relational databases, Kubernetes orchestration, and Azure cloud services.
• Demonstrated success in delivering enterprise software, optimizing platform performance, and navigating local regulatory compliance obligations.