Overview
Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming how Financial Crime teams verify businesses? We are a fast-scaling SaaS and data company revolutionizing the way regulated institutions—banks, law firms, payment providers, and more—onboard customers, assess risk, and maintain compliance.
Our platform provides real-time, source-verified data from over 300 corporate registries worldwide, making us the trusted provider in our industry. Recognized as a Category Leader for KYC Data Solutions, we’ve just delivered a record year of growth and are poised for even greater success.
We’re seeking an exceptional Head of Engineering to join our senior management team. This is a rare opportunity to define and execute technical strategy, build a world-class engineering team, and shape the future of a company with big ambitions and a genuine social purpose.
If you’re a hands-on leader with a passion for data, a knack for solving complex technical challenges, and the ability to inspire and lead a team, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Technical Strategy & Delivery
- Own solution design and planning for applications, services, and supporting Azure infrastructure.
- Set and maintain system architecture standards to ensure scalability, resilience, and maintainability.
- Partner with the Head of Product to align the roadmap with delivery priorities.
- Lead performance engineering to ensure the platform can handle projected workloads.
- Oversee root cause analysis of production issues, fostering a culture of reliability and continuous improvement.
- Define, track, and report on engineering KPIs to measure delivery effectiveness and system health.
Engineering Leadership & Execution
- Maintain visibility across all engineering workstreams, providing guidance and technical oversight.
- Pair with developers to solve problems, mentor on best practices, and elevate technical quality.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies and manage team workflows.
- Balance roadmap delivery, technical debt, and operational maintenance through effective capacity planning.
People & Culture
- Conduct regular 1:1s, support professional development, and align individual goals with company objectives.
- Recruit top engineering talent and ensure smooth onboarding.
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture that values accountability, learning, and experimentation.
Governance, Security & Compliance
- Embed secure-by-design practices and ensure compliance with ISO27001, SOC2, and other standards.
- Participate in budget planning and report regularly to senior management on milestones and challenges.
Qualifications
Essential Technical Experience
- Proven expertise in system architecture and solution design for scalable, secure systems.
- Extensive hands-on experience with .NET Core, .NET Framework, and C#.
- Strong background in API development (RESTful and SOAP), SQL Server, and database design.
- Hands-on experience deploying .NET applications in Microsoft Azure.
- Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, and automated build/test/deploy processes.
- Track record of root cause analysis and production support in live environments.
- Familiarity with secure-by-design principles and embedding security into the SDLC.
Essential Other Experience
- 2-3 years in a senior role with a SaaS company during a scaling journey.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining data-centric products.
- Experience achieving ISO27001 and/or SOC 2 Type II certification.
Desirable Experience
- Experience with buy-side M&A integration and regtech solutions.
- Familiarity with corporate registry data and AI/automation in data extraction or enrichment.
- Customer-facing exposure in technical pre-sales or solution-engineering discussions.
Day-to-Day
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical strategy with business goals.
- Lead by example with hands-on coding abilities, whether fixing bugs or experimenting with new technologies.
- Mentor and guide the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Oversee the development and deployment of cutting-edge solutions that power our platform.
- Ensure the platform remains secure, scalable, and reliable as we continue to grow.
Benefits
- Remote-first flexibility: Work from anywhere in the UK or Ireland.
- Career growth: Join a fast-scaling company with exposure to strategic decision-making.
- Impactful work: Be part of a mission-driven company transforming the industry.
- Collaborative culture: Work alongside a talented team of innovators and problem-solvers.
- Competitive package: Attractive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
If you’re a hands-on, visionary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of business verification and compliance. Apply today!