Engineering Director (Fintech)

TL;DR

Engineering Director (Fintech): Leading product engineering for cloud-based tax solutions with an accent on architecture, team leadership, and cross-disciplinary innovation. Focus on building scalable, secure systems and driving the development strategy for enterprise-grade SaaS products within a global multisite environment.

Location: Must be based in the United States (multiple office locations available).

Salary: $210,000–$325,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading accounting and advisory organization providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to middle-market leaders across the U.S. and globally, operating as an ESOP company.

What you will do

• Collaborate with tax leadership to define and execute development strategy for cloud-based tax products.
• Design and lead cross-disciplinary agile development teams, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Oversee product portfolio development, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Serve as the technical architect for platform-level solutions, ensuring scalable and secure system design.
• Drive professional development and resource planning for engineering teams of 20+ people.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in AI, Cloud, and Data domains to evaluate their applicability to firm goals.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Finance, or Accounting with 10+ years of experience, or 12+ years of relevant technology experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role managing development teams.
• Experience managing product engineering teams of 20+ people in a global multisite setup.
• Extensive understanding of software architecture and engineering principles (microservices, serverless).
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern development practices (CI/CD, containerization).

Nice to have

• Experience developing and launching successful enterprise or SaaS products in the tax or accounting industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Dynamics-based product development.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence technologies, including GenAI.
• Cloud-related technical certifications (e.g., AZ-900).

Culture & Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing beneficial ownership in the firm.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits package.
• Commitment to flexibility, professional advancement, and work-life balance.
• Collaborative culture focused on making meaningful connections and delivering sustainable outcomes.