Job Description

Head of Engineering & Infrastructure

Brooklyn, NY (Onsite, Full-Time)

250 - 350K

Company Overview

Were a fast-growing fintech startup built for speed, precision, and performance. Our mission is to engineer technology that scales securely and compliantly while supporting rapid business growth. Every team member owns their impact. Every decision moves the company forward.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment and want to build systems, teams, and infrastructure from the ground upthis is your opportunity to lead at the center of innovation.

Position Overview

The Head of Engineering & Infrastructure will be responsible for architecting, leading, and scaling the companys technology platform. Youll oversee development, infrastructure, security, and complianceensuring every system supports both speed and stability.

This is a handson, execution-focused leadership role for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong regulatory awareness and the ability to build high-performance teams in a startup environment.

The Ideal Candidate

Youre a builder, operator, and mentorcomfortable rolling up your sleeves while steering long-term technology strategy. Youve led teams through high-growth phases, built scalable systems, and managed compliance without slowing momentum. You value structure, speed, and security in equal measure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the engineering and infrastructure teams, fostering accountability, innovation, and execution excellence.
• Transition smoothly by collaborating with the interim CTO to gain deep understanding of the current systems, processes, and architecture.
• Design and implement a scalable, secure technology infrastructure that supports product growth and operational expansion.
• Build out clear development and deployment processes that enhance delivery speed without compromising quality or compliance.
• Oversee all aspects of infrastructure managementcloud environments, integrations, DevOps, uptime, and incident response.
• Maintain strong alignment between engineering initiatives and business objectives.
• Develop measurable KPIs to track team performance, product stability, and delivery cadence.
• Lead security and data protection efforts, ensuring compliance with all relevant fintech regulations (SOC 2, PCI, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Partner cross-functionally to align technical initiatives with business development, product, and operations teams.
• Hire, develop, and, when necessary, make tough calls to preserve team excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement across development, QA, and infrastructure management.
• Stay ahead of evolving fintech technology and compliance trends to inform future growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, including at least 5 in leadership roles overseeing technology infrastructure.
• Proven background in fintech , with deep understanding of security, compliance, and data protection frameworks.
• Handson expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) , architecture design, and scalability planning.
• Experience implementing systems for continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring.
• Demonstrated success building high-performing engineering teams in startup or high-growth environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.

Must-Haves

• Fintech experience with proven track record in compliance and secure infrastructure.
• Handson leadership in development, DevOps, and scalability.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards (SOC 2, PCI, ISO, GDPR).
• Ability to operate with speed, clarity, and accountability in a startup setting.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and potential equity participation.
• Opportunity to architect and scale core systems from day one.
• Fast-moving, collaborative culture with ownership and autonomy.
• High-impact role influencing product, compliance, and growth strategy.

If youre ready to build, lead, and scale the technology backbone of a growing fintech , wed love to meet you.

Email Resume: Joel@maiplacement.com

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