VP of Engineering

Who are we?

Hi! 👋 We are Ravelin! We're a fraud detection company using advanced machine learning and network analysis technology to solve big problems. Our goal is to make online transactions safer and help our clients feel confident serving their customers.

And we have fun in the meantime! We are a friendly bunch and pride ourselves in having a strong culture and adhering to our values of empathy, ambition, unity and integrity. We really value work/life balance and we embrace a flat hierarchy structure company-wide. Join us and you’ll learn fast about cutting-edge tech and work with some of the brightest and nicest people around - check out our Glassdoor reviews.

If this sounds like your cup of tea, we would love to hear from you! For more information check out our blog to see if you would like to help us prevent crime and protect the world's biggest online businesses.

The Role

We are looking for a VP of Engineering to join Ravelin. You will be reporting to the CTO and will be responsible for the delivery and performance of the team.

As the bridge between technical vision and operational execution, you will take ownership of the 'Who' and the 'How' of the delivery of our technical products. You will manage and mentor our technical and managerial leads to ensure engineering excellence, leading by example to coach and inspire the efficient delivery of high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive team environment, empowering engineers to thrive. Encourage and demonstrate open communication, and foster a culture of mutual respect and support, ensuring an engaged and high-performing team.
• Review and implement appropriate and scalable processes for objective setting, performance reviews, and career development to support the team’s growth.
• Design and evolve the organisational structure of the team.
• Lead headcount planning and hiring strategies to proactively identify and close critical skills gaps.
• Balance the cadence of feature releases against platform stability and technical debt to ensure the team meets business goals without compromising quality or uptime.
• Collaborate with Product, Operations, Detection, Sales, and other teams to ensure alignment and transparency across the company.
• Oversee vendor and partner relationships, ensuring effective use of external resources and cost-efficiency.
• Evaluate and implement partners, tools, frameworks and processes that improve engineering efficiency.
• Maintain oversight of compliance and audit progress, acting as an escalation point to resolve blockers and any cross-team friction.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role, managing large distributed teams (10+ people), covering the full lifecycle of people management from coaching and development to managing underperformance
• A strong technical background with expertise in software development and delivery, with a focus on:
• Deep understanding of cloud-native environments (GCP desirable)
• Proven ability in architectural decision-making and technical trade-offs
• Expertise in modern software tooling and CI/CD delivery processes
• Experience in SaaS or complex technology environments is essential; background in FinTech or Payments is a plus
• Experience managing compliance, audit and security best practices
• Skilled in organisational leadership, with the ability to balance technical strategy, people development and business priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to engage effectively across multiple functions in technical and non-technical areas

Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours & Remote-First Environment — Work when and where you’re most productive, with flexibility and support.
• Comprehensive BUPA Health Insurance — Stay covered with top-tier medical care for your peace of mind.
• £1,000 Annual Wellness and Learning Budget — Prioritise your health, well-being and learning needs with funds for fitness, mental health, and more.
• Monthly Wellbeing and Learning Day — Take every last Friday of the month off to recharge or learn something new, up to you.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + 1 Extra Cultural Day — Enjoy generous time off to rest, travel, or celebrate what matters to you.
• Mental Health Support via Spill — Access professional mental health services when you need them.
• Aviva Pension Scheme — Plan for the future with our pension program.
• Ravelin Gives Back — Join monthly charitable donations and volunteer opportunities to make a positive impact.
• Fortnightly Randomised Team Lunches — Connect with teammates from across the company over in person or remote lunches every other week on us!
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme — Save on commuting costs while staying active.
• BorrowMyDoggy Access — Love dogs? Spend time with a furry friend through this unique perk.
• Weekly Board Game Nights & Social Budget — Unwind with weekly board games or plan your own socials, supported by a company budget.

*Job offers may be withdrawn if candidates do not meet our pre-employment checks: unspent criminal convictions, employment verification, and right to work.*