Engineering VP - FinTech Platform; EMEA, Remote

Overview

Flisher + Partners is a trusted talent partner to the investment and fintech sectors.

Our client, a large-scale fintech platform formed through the merger of two established financial technology businesses, is undertaking a significant digital transformation programme. They are rebuilding internal platforms, automating core processes, and integrating systems across Finance, Operations, Compliance, and HR to create a scalable, resilient, and AI-ready operating model.

Title: Engineering Lead – Digital Transformation

Location: Europe, Remote Working With London HQ

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

• Alongside Head of Engineering, take ownership of the engineering execution behind transformation programmes spanning Finance, HR, Compliance, and Operations
• Set strong, hands-on technical leadership across systems integration, workflow automation, and internal platform development
• Architect and guide API-led, event-driven system designs that enable modular, scalable, and loosely connected services
• Drive the onboarding and connection of external SaaS products and vendors into a sophisticated fintech technology landscape
• Establish and uphold best practices for integrations, including interface design, access control, version management, fault handling, and service monitoring
• Work in close partnership with Business Operations and Product Strategy to turn operational challenges into dependable, well-engineered solutions

• Experience leading technical delivery for internal systems, integrations, or change initiatives
• Strong understanding of building and connecting modern services and platforms, including APIs and asynchronous systems
• Hands-on experience developing and operating production software (Node.js or similar)
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, ideally within AWS-based environments
• Experience integrating external tools or platforms into complex or regulated organisations
• Solid appreciation of security, reliability, and operational resilience
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable bringing structure and direction to evolving, ambiguous problem spaces
• Background in regulated industries such as fintech or financial services
• Exposure to operational automation, data platforms, or workflow tooling
• Experience supporting system consolidation or post-merger technology change
• Remote or Hybrid working model with flexibility
• High-impact role with visibility across senior technology and business leadership
• Opportunity to shape the technical foundations of a major digital transformation programme
• Collaborative culture that values ownership, pragmatism, and engineering excellence

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Our client values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to building inclusive, high-performing teams.

Due to high application volumes, we are only able to contact successful candidates. If you haven’t heard back within 5 working days, please assume you have not been progressed. We will keep your details on file and contact you if a suitable role becomes available.

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