We are currently seeking an experienced VP of Engineering to join an FinTech start-up client of ours on a permanent basis. This exciting opportunity will involve joining a Seed-round FinTech and help act as the right-hand of the CTO, taking over a team of 4 engineers and helping shape the engineering culture and scale the team.

The role provides both hybrid and remote options for this role, although there is a preference for candidates to be based in New York City or Austin for the hybrid option.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead engineering strategy and execution across frontend, backend, and infrastructure.
Revamp and modernize the frontend architecture using React, TypeScript, and best practices for performance, security, and maintainability.
Own technical decisions around frameworks, system design, scalability, and product tradeoffs.
Contribute hands-on to development, particularly in the frontend codebase, while also supporting backend efforts (Python)
Build, mentor, and scale the engineering team, establishing a high-velocity, high-ownership engineering culture.
Partner closely with the CTO to define milestones, shape the roadmap, and translate business goals into technical solutions.
Implement engineering best practices including code reviews, testing strategy, CI/CD, observability, and documentation.

Desirable Requirements:

Strong background in Frontend engineering – ideally extensive experience with React and Typescript
Experience with working in a start-up is important for this role – proven experience with building from 0 -> 1
Expertise mentoring and scaling engineering teams while still being hands-on would be important for the role
Experience with working within FinTech would be a plus

The role offers long-term earning potential with a strong compensation package, including a strong equity component.

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