At Plum, we're on a mission to maximise wealth for all. We’re making saving money effortless and turning investing into something everyone can do
Our journey began back in 2017, when we became one of the first to use artificial intelligence and automation to simplify personal finance. Fast forward to today, and we've already helped people save £2 billion across 10 European markets.
Named the UK's fastest-growing fintech in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, our success is down to the passion and dedication of our diverse team. Based in our London, Athens and Nicosia offices, 180 talented people work together to empower people to do more with their money. And now, the team is growing!
The role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Engineering with a product engineering mindset to lead the 70 people talented engineering team and deliver products. As the VP of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology stack, architecture, and product development roadmap. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and business objectives.
Ideally You Will
- Work closely with the product team and creating a strong product engineering culture to deliver high impact to Plum users
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Recruit, onboard, and mentor the team in order to ensure a high-performing and team culture.
- Work with product teams to drive product innovation and technology transformation initiatives, leveraging emerging trends and technologies to enhance our platform's competitiveness and differentiation.
- Develop and execute the technical roadmap, aligning engineering efforts with the company's business goals and market opportunities.
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
- Establish and maintain engineering processes and standards, optimising efficiency, quality, and velocity of software delivery.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with product management, design, operations, and other cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions that exceed customer expectations.
- Collaborate with Plum’s leadership to define and execute the company's overall technology strategy, contributing insights and expertise to drive business growth and profitability.
- Monitor and analyse key performance metrics and KPIs, providing regular updates and insights to stakeholders on the engineering team's progress and achievements.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments, proactively identifying opportunities and risks to inform decision-making.
Requirements
Ideally You Have
- Proven track record of leading engineering teams in B2C companies and delivering products.
- Experience in scaling engineering teams
- Deep technical cross functional expertise in software development, architecture, and infrastructure in a mobile first product company.
- Strong understanding of different business models and ability to translate business needs into cross functional initiatives.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire, influence, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Driving innovation, excellence, and customer-centricity initiatives in all aspects of engineering and product development to reach and surpass Plum's goals
Benefits
Plum's Perks
- We're all in this together! Own part of the company through stock options 💷
- Annual training budget
- Private Health Insurance with Aviva
- Pension Plan with NEST
- Flexible approach to remote working, though we encourage at least 2-3 days a week in our beautiful office in central London for optimal collaboration
- Team breakfast on Tuesdays and team lunch on Thursdays in the office, as well as a plentiful supply of fruit, snacks and coffee
- Free Plum Premium subscription (normally £9.99 a month)
- 2 weeks paid sabbatical after four years of service
- 25 days holiday a year, excluding bank holidays (33 in total)
- 45 days work from anywhere
- Employee referral scheme up to £4000
- 1 day paid leave for volunteering, supporting you giving back to society
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Team trip to secret destinations once a year ✈️
- A vibe that’s 🦄🌈💯
If you think this sounds like you, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Thanks,
Plum Τeam 💜
*Plum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plum does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
