Senior Vice President of Engineering - CA

We’re looking for an experienced technical leader to deliver the common application foundation, infrastructure and operations of our SaaS products, reporting to the Chief Technology & AI Officer.  The role will focus on the front-end & API side of Curinos’ application foundations; that support our suite of offerings providing pricing analytics, benchmarking and optimization decision support and execution for our clients, built upon cross-bank data assets.

The SVP, Engineering will play a critical role in shaping and executing the technology strategy that underpins our cross-product foundational components, and supporting cloud and hybrid infrastructure, partnering with their product partners and business stakeholders. They will lead a dynamic engineering team, drive technical innovation and best practices, and ensure the efficient delivery of products and services.

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership acumen to support the realization of our growth objectives and long-term technology vision.  You are curious and knowledgeable about the latest technologies, in particular Agile Engineering and DevOps patterns and practices, and pragmatic in making decisions about how and when to apply them.  You have a passion for engineering efficiency, particularly when it comes to enabling streamlined production deployment and chasing costs out of cloud infrastructure. 

Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders to define and execute on product delivery roadmaps, providing strategic guidance on the “how” to ensure our products are scalable and easy to operate and maintain, in a high compliance environment.
• Act as a key leader in proposing, evaluating, or iterating on cross-product architectural decisions
• Drive the adoption of best practices, metrics and observability in agile software development, testing, deployment and technical operations.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and robustness of our technology platforms.
• Ensure clear documentation of key architecture decisions and technology strategy

Innovation & Technology:

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices to ensure continual improvement of product functionality, user experience and operational efficiency.
• Foster an environment that encourages creativity and innovation within the engineering team, while ensuring a flexible, consistent and stable technology stack across products.

Operational Excellence:

• Establish metrics and KPIs and the associated sense of ownership that ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of each engineering pod
• Manage and optimize delivery team structure to ensure optimal allocation of resources
• Optimize processes, tools, and infrastructure to enhance productivity and quality.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Establish positive collaboration and high bandwidth communication with your technology and product partners, business stakeholders and all major functions of Curinos business, including People, Finance, Sales, and Marketing, to ensure alignment and successful execution of key initiatives.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent career experience
• 15+ years of experience in engineering roles of increasing scope and scale with a proven track record of leadership in a high-growth, technology-driven environment
• Experience within the Banking or FinTech industry and an understanding of financial systems and regulations
• Recent background delivering ongoing modernization while delivering new products and product functionality in hybrid and cloud environments
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute and deliver on short-term and long-term goals, who can quickly pivot and act with agility as dictated by the needs of the business
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in full stack SaaS application development, architecture, and infrastructure as code
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a focus on team development, engagement and retention; a proven ability to influence others around you towards data- and metrics-driven business goals
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and a passion for innovation
• Exceptional communication skills that can be delivered in the context of an audience from deeply technical to business decision-makers; capable of building strong relationships across the organization

Why work at Curinos?  

• Competitive benefits, including a range of Financial, Health and Lifestyle benefits to choose from 

• Flexible working options, including home working, flexible hours and part time options, depending on the role requirements – please ask! 

• Competitive annual leave, floating holidays, volunteering days and a day off for your birthday! 

• Learning and development tools to assist with your career development 

• Work with industry leading Subject Matter Experts and specialist products 

• Regular social events and networking opportunities 

• Collaborative, supportive culture, including an active DE&I program 

• Employee Assistance Program which provides expert third-party advice on wellbeing, relationships, legal and financial matters, as well as access to counselling services 

Applying: 

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't meet all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have relevant skills or experience, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! 

If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats, special requirements to access our buildings or adjusted interview formats please contact us at [email protected] and we’ll do everything we can to help. 

Inclusivity at Curinos: 

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.  As such, Curinos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics