VP of Engineering

Directors
  • Berlin
  • Permanent
  • Permanent IT
  • EKf4-1577403
  • 04/02/2025
VP of Engineering
Remote - Germany
c120-135k Base + Great Benefits
  
Our fast-growing, remote-first, FinTech client is on a mission to build a platform for e-commerce firms and Tax Professionals to unleash their full potential. They are seeking a VP of Engineering to lead their technology strategy and drive the development of innovative solutions.
  
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology at a dynamic and ambitious organisation, and the ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong leadership to scale the engineering team and ensure seamless product integration.
  
VP of Engineering responsibilities:   
  • Define and implement the technology roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering department.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture focused on innovation, excellence, and accountability.
  • Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, secure, and reliable software solutions.
  • Establish best practices in coding, architecture, and system design to effectively scale the team for future growth.
  • Work closely with Product, Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, and Success teams to align engineering efforts with customer needs.
  • Serve as the key technology expert to senior leadership.
  • Drive innovation to maintain a competitive edge in accounting and VAT compliance by staying updated on the latest technologies and regulatory trends.
VP of Engineering skills, experience, and traits:   
  • Proven track record in scaling and leading high-performing engineering teams, ideally in a SaaS or FinTech environment as Director, VP, or CTO.
  • Demonstrated success in architecting, scaling, and integrating exceptional engineering organisations, preferably in regulated industries or compliance-focused solutions.
  • Comprehensive experience overseeing the entire software development lifecycle of SaaS products.
  • Deep understanding of contemporary software engineering practices, architectural norms, and team dynamics, driving cloud-first strategies.
  • Proficiency in data-driven decision-making for technology roadmaps.
  • Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams.
  • Extensive experience working cross-functionally across different business functions.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Excellent English language skills; German proficiency is a significant advantage.
VP of Engineering rewards:  
  • Circa 120-135k base
  • Generous PTO
  • Remote working
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Regular socials
  • Amazing tech
  • Personal development
Certus Recruitment Group is a well-established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services. We serve the technology sector across the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia.
  
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, apply now!
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