Remote Head of Engineering

Summary

FinanceHQ is seeking a proven leader with startup experience to join as Head of Engineering. The candidate will lead full-stack development, manage offshore teams, and contribute to the design and architecture of scalable software systems for FinanceHQ's high-traffic consumer site. This is a remote position with a preference for New York Area or East Coast time zone.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a full-stack software engineer
• 3+ years of experience managing other engineers
• Experience with TypeScript, Next.js , React, Node.js , and PostgreSQL
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform or an equivalent cloud services platform
• Prior experience at a startup, fintech, or other high-traffic consumer sites
• Deep understanding of the entire engineering stack, from databases to UI
• Extensive experience and interest in backend development
• Ability to effectively communicate across different disciplines
• Ability to write clear documentation and create best-practice guidelines
• Experience operating at both strategic and tactical levels in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to all aspects of engineering and design solutions for all parts of the business where software is needed: backend, frontend, back office, data warehousing, and reporting
• Lead and execute the design and architecture of scalable and reliable software systems
• Maintain and improve the existing codebase, ensuring high standards and clear documentation
• Champion the adoption of best practices, industry standards, and emerging technologies to continuously improve our technical solutions
• Implement security best practices to ensure a secure information data pipeline
• Lead a team of engineers to augment your own individual contributions
• Understand business needs and create tools to solve them effectively
• Manage engineering costs for both personnel and infrastructure
• Collaborate across departments, including growth and product, to contribute to and execute a comprehensive product roadmap

Benefits

This is a full-time, remote position (with a preference for New York Area or East Coast time zone)