Vice President of Engineering, DriveWealth

• 15+ years in engineering leadership, with a proven track record of scaling large, diverse teams in fast-paced, technology-driven environments
• Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction and execute complex technology roadmaps that align with business growth and regulatory standards
• Deep knowledge in architecting and implementing high-availability, scalable systems, including microservices, API-driven, and event-driven architectures
• Significant experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• A solid understanding of financial services technology, particularly within brokerage platforms and compliance-driven environments
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a knack for fostering strong stakeholder relationships and cross-functional collaboration
• A passion for solving complex problems and a relentless drive to push technological boundaries while balancing strategic vision with day-to-day execution

Desirable

• Join our dynamic, fast-growing fintech company, revolutionizing financial services through technology
• As our VP of Engineering, you will be a strategic leader responsible for shaping the vision and execution of our engineering organization
• You’ll drive innovation and operational excellence across our critical systems accountable for building core platforms, which will improve internal developer velocity
• Partnering with executive leadership, you will align technology initiatives with our ambitious growth strategy, ensuring our platforms remain robust, scalable, and secure
• Define and execute a forward-thinking technical roadmap that supports our business objectives and growth plans
• Development of architecture framework, common libraries, developer tools to improve developer velocity
• Lead, mentor, and expand multiple high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Work closely with product, operations, and other senior leaders to prioritize initiatives and deliver mission-critical solutions on schedule
• Oversee the design and development of scalable, resilient, and secure systems, leveraging modern architectures such as microservices, API-driven, and event-driven designs
• Champion best practices in agile development, CI/CD, automated testing, and proactive monitoring to ensure 24x7 operational excellence and regulatory compliance
• Manage engineering budgets, resource allocation, and talent development to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving fintech landscape
• Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies that optimize performance, reduce costs, and enhance system reliability