Director of Engineering
About the role
DirectFN is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead multiple engineering units at their development center. The role involves overseeing Engineering Managers, ensuring timely and high-quality product delivery, and aligning teams with customer goals. Key responsibilities include work order management, enforcing quality and delivery standards, building a high-performance culture, managing client relationships, overseeing governance and risk, planning capacity and budget, and driving company strategy. Candidates should have a deep understanding of stock markets, significant software and leadership experience, and strong skills in software processes, budgeting, and stakeholder management. The position offers the opportunity to shape engineering direction and work closely with experienced teams in the fintech sector.
Must have
- A strong understanding of the stock market. This is a must: order lifecycle and order types, exchange connectivity, market data, clearing and settlement, and market regulation
- 15 years of software experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles
- A proven record of leading large engineering teams and managing multiple managers
- Strong grounding in software development processes, quality assurance and delivery management
- Experience with budgeting, capacity planning and risk management
- The ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on operational execution
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice to have
- Experience with GCC exchanges and regulators
- Background in brokerage, trading or wealth management platforms
- Presales and RFP experience in fintech or capital markets
Technologies
- Fintech
Highlights
Applicants should send their CV to Careers@Directfn.com. The role reports directly to the CTO. Experience with GCC exchanges, brokerage, or trading platforms is advantageous but not required.
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