Head of Engineering - Payments and Cards

Position: Head of Engineering - Payments and Cards

Location: Flexible (Remote or On-site)

Salary: £120,000 per annum

Company Overview: My client is a leading provider of payment solutions and card services, catering to a diverse range of clients globally. With a focus on innovation, security, and scalability, we strive to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of the payments industry.

Role Overview: As the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of our technology stack, with a primary focus on Java-based solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of robust, scalable, and secure payment solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction and technical guidance to the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
2. Tech Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain a scalable and reliable tech stack using Java and related technologies to support our payment processing and card services.
3. Architecture Design: Lead the design and architecture of systems, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and regulatory requirements in the payments industry.
4. Team Management: Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team, fostering their professional growth and development.
5. Project Management: Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and delivery timelines, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery of key milestones.
6. Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product management, quality assurance, and other cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and continuous improvement.
7. Technical Documentation: Ensure comprehensive documentation of systems, APIs, and processes to facilitate seamless knowledge transfer and onboarding.
8. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks and vulnerabilities, implementing robust security measures to safeguard sensitive payment data.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in software engineering, with a focus on Java development.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of payment processing systems, card services, and related technologies.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, high-availability systems using Java, Spring Framework, and related technologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms (eg, AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (eg, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards (eg, PCI DSS) is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (£120,000 per annum).
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Health insurance and other benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.