Head Of Engineering - TI & Channels

Head Of Product Engineering

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

What will you contribute?

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, this role will:

• Lead the product roadmap delivery and the modernization of the Lending products including the transformation of engineering practices, systems and infrastructure.
• Be responsible for setting and executing a clear strategy to build innovative SaaS product solutions and modernize legacy systems.
• Oversee a large, geographically distributed engineering teams, driving the build and delivery of high-quality, scalable, and innovative SaaS products deployed on prem and in the cloud.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Drive innovation, scalability, and reliability in a fast-paced, high compliance SaaS environment.
• Ensure that engineering teams are delivering high-quality code aligning tightly with Finastra's modernization goals.
• Establish engineering best practices, foster cross-functional collaboration, and continuously evolve the product architecture to meet client expectations and regulatory standards.
• Guide the architectural vision and technical roadmap to eliminate technical debt and build scalable multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
• Lead secure development lifecycle practices and embed compliance into the engineering culture.
• Attract, retain and develop high performing engineering talent.
• Ensure rapid, iterative delivery with a focus on quality, uptime, and performance.
• Lead the effort to modernize legacy applications.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and evaluate their potential for adoption.
• Drive architectural changes that promote scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Champion modern software development practices.
• Leverage modern data analytics tools to gather insights on engineering productivity.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the engineering department.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to engineers.
• Ensure that the team's skill set evolves with the demands of modernization.
• Work closely with product management, design, sales, and services teams.

Required Experience:

• 10+ years in engineering with a strong focus on driving modernization efforts.
• Deep expertise in modernizing legacy systems, migrating to cloud environments, and implementing microservices architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams through significant technological transitions.
• Advanced knowledge of modern engineering practices.
• Ability to drive the technical strategy while keeping a keen focus on business outcomes.
• Ability to work closely with senior leadership, product teams, clients, and other departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on leading change, managing stress, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture.

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies.
• Well-being: Access confidential therapy, personalized coaching, and emotional and mental support.
• ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.
• DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups.
• Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses.
• Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!