Engineering Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Fintech): Leading cross-functional engineering teams in a regulated banking environment with an accent on functional programming (Clojure) and high-stakes financial systems. Focus on building high-autonomy cultures, scaling engineering teams, and delivering robust, maintainable financial infrastructure.

Location: Must be based in the UK (Remote or hybrid in London)

Company

hirify.global is a fully regulated UK bank providing the banking backbone for product-led fintechs and platforms.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a cross-functional engineering team owning a specific product area end-to-end.
• Shape product requirements and translate them into actionable technical work.
• Foster a culture of high autonomy, psychological safety, and technical excellence.
• Stay technical by reviewing PRs, pairing with engineers, and contributing to non-critical code paths.
• Manage delivery through Shape Up cycles, ensuring alignment between product goals and engineering execution.
• Hire and mentor engineers to scale the team while maintaining high standards.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK.
• Proven experience leading high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong background in functional programming (e.g., Clojure, Elixir, Haskell, Scala).
• Deep understanding of fintech domains such as payments, banking, or card issuing.
• Experience managing complex technical tradeoffs and maintaining system correctness in financial services.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with product leads and stakeholders to shape product strategy.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with asynchronous work practices.
• High-trust, high-autonomy environment focused on impact over arbitrary deadlines.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Optional access to a London office in Moorgate.
• Focus on long-term maintainability and observability over premature optimization.

Hiring process

• Initial conversation with the Talent team.
• Assessment of cultural fit and technical leadership capabilities.