The client is a rapidly growing international SaaS FinTech company with a strong presence in telecommunications, financial services, and technology. They are seeking a Vice President of Platform Engineering to lead the development of high transaction volume, global financial services SAAS platforms. The role involves managing a team of internal and external developers, QA testers, and DevOps Engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality products for corporate clients and end customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for the software development lifecycle, compliance with engineering standards, and regulatory obligations, as well as working closely with key stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have a technical developer background with experience in program/project management and agile development environments. They should have a detailed understanding of web architecture, Azure Cloud, distributed architecture, and integration technologies, as well as experience in banking and/or insurance SAAS platforms. Strong communication skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are essential. The role offers an attractive salary, annual bonus, share options, pension, and vitality benefits, providing an exciting and challenging leadership opportunity within a fast-growing company based in London with flexible/hybrid working arrangements.