Head of Engineering

Venn Software Inc

$120K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in software development, including 4+ years in team management
  • Fluency in Java/Kotlin programming languages
  • Strong understanding of modern web technologies and system architecture
  • Proven experience in building and scaling products from the ground up
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a high-performing engineering team
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Build a world-class tech team through collaboration and code reviews
  • Contribute hands-on coding alongside team members
  • Lead technical execution while evolving into a strategic management role
  • Develop financial services products from inception to production readiness
  • Collaborate with product, sales, and operations teams to address customer pain points
  • Integrate with banking partners and APIs to enhance feature offerings

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Access to latest tech and equipment
Full Job Description
About Venn

Venn is transforming business banking for Canadian entrepreneurs. As the ONLY digital banking platform in Canada offering a truly modern solution, we disrupt traditional banking practices. Tired of the big banks' monopoly, Canadian business owners are seeking innovative alternatives.

We've raised an $21.5m Series A from Tier 1 investors, and we're rapidly growing and looking to hire A-players to change the future of banking in Canada.
  • $21.5M Series A - Betakit Article

What You'll Be Doing
  • Building a world-class tech team by collaborating with team members through pairing, design review, and code review
  • Rolling up your sleeves and actively contributing code alongside the team
  • This is a hands-on role where you'll be deeply involved in technical execution. As the team grows, evolving into a more strategic management role while continuing to ensure technical excellence.
  • Leading the development of financial services products (transfers, cards, lending, etc.) from the ground up and ensuring that the systems are production-ready
  • Collaborate with other teams (product, sales, operations) to understand and solve our customers' pain points
  • Integrating with banking partners, third-party APIs to enable features like virtual cards, international money transfers, and accurately track financial data and make payments

What You'll Need
  • 10+ years software development experience (including 4+ years of managing engineering teams)
  • Fluency with Java/Kotlin
  • Strong knowledge of modern web technologies and system design & architecture
  • Experience in building and scaling products from scratch
  • Management experience and developing the skills and talents of a strong and capable engineering team
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice To Have
  • Working experience across a breadth of our infrastructure, languages and stacks
  • Experience at an early-stage or fast-growing startup
  • Experience at a fintech
  • Familiarity with payment products (card issuing, money transfers, credit, etc.)

Perks & Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Latest tech and equipment

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