VP of Engineering - Fintech

About the Company: Harnham is partnering with a Fortune 500 leader in cybersecurity and digital trust, combining the scale of a global enterprise with the agility of a startup culture. The company protects hundreds of millions of users worldwide, boasts best-in‑class retention, and maintains an unwavering commitment to innovation. Its platform processes over half a million telemetry events per second, and following a major fintech acquisition in 2025, the organization has significantly expanded its footprint in New York City.

The Role: They are looking for a Vice President of Engineering to oversee a global engineering organization of 150+ professionals, supported by approximately 10 direct reports. This is a highly visible, reporting directly to the C‑suite.

Key Responsibilities: Leading the development of customer‑facing applications across mobile and web, as well as core backend and infrastructure initiatives. Driving the integration of existing products with newly acquired fintech platforms to unlock and maximize strategic value. Advancing AI adoption across both products and internal operations, with AI solutions already live in production and a target of achieving 30%+ productivity improvements. Scaling platforms to support large‑scale, real‑time, high‑throughput environments. Shaping business and technology strategy in close partnership with senior executive leadership.

Ideal Candidate Profile: 10+ years of experience leading commercial software development teams. Demonstrated success within scaling fintech organizations with customer‑facing products (e.g., Stripe, Plaid, Chime, Chase, Capital One). Experience with regulatory requirements is a plus. Deep experience designing and operating large‑scale, real‑time systems. Strong technical grounding, with experience in Java, React, or Scala preferred; background in platform or system migrations is a plus. Ability to thrive in a fast‑moving Fortune 500 environment with a startup mindset; comfortable in matrixed companies. Strategic, forward‑looking leader with a strong interest in AI‑powered innovation.

Benefits: The compensation package contains a base salary, bonus, RSUs and a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply: Please register your interest by sending your CV via the Apply link on this page.