Head Of Platform (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head Of Platform (Fintech): Leading the modernization of the traded application ecosystem and engineering organization for hirify.global US with an accent on cloud-native architecture, delivery excellence, and platform scalability. Focus on driving technical strategy, managing complex vendor relationships, and enabling digital growth for the traded policy portfolio.

Location: Must be based in Boston, MA (Hybrid: 3 days/week in office).

Salary: $190,000–$230,000

Company

hirify.global is an international specialist insurer focused on unique commercial risks, known for a culture that challenges convention and encourages creative problem-solving.

What you will do

• Define and execute a multi-year strategy to modernize the traded application suite and reduce technical debt.
• Own end-to-end engineering delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes through CI/CD, automated testing, and DevSecOps.
• Build and lead a high-performing engineering organization across platform, QA, and delivery functions.
• Partner with underwriting and data teams to translate business priorities into actionable technology solutions.
• Manage key technology vendors, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and performance SLAs.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and operational KPIs for the traded platform portfolio.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience modernizing complex, legacy application environments into cloud-native architectures.
• Strong background in Property & Casualty insurance, specifically traded or delegated authority models.
• Deep understanding of modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, and microservices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Must be able to work in the Boston office 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience with Insurity, QuikSolver4, or BrightCore.
• Experience working within agile frameworks and scaled delivery models like SAFe.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and FSA plans.
• 401(k) with competitive company matching.
• 24 days of PTO plus 10 paid holidays and 2 hirify.global days.
• Paid parental leave and 4-week paid sabbatical every 5 years.
• Annual $600 reimbursement for health club or fitness programs.
• Dynamic, values-driven culture with modern office spaces and complimentary drinks.