Head of Software Engineering

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Evolution Australia Full time $180,000 - $300,000 per year

Head of Engineering – Fintech

About the Opportunity

Join a forward-thinking fintech backed by one of Australia's 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. They're 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, , 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, you'll:

  • 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

Tech Stack Highlights

  • Frontend
    : TypeScript, , Expo
  • Backend & APIs
    : GraphQL
  • Cloud & Infrastructure
    : Azure, Cloudflare
  • Tooling
    : LaunchDarkly, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
  • 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

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