Head Of Engineering - Gisborne, New Zealand - Wilbur LabsWilbur Labs - Gisborne6 days agoDescriptionAbout FinanceHQ: FinanceHQ is an innovative personal finance platform that connects individuals with trusted financial advisors and resources. Our mission is to bridge the gap between the millions of Americans who need help maximizing their financial future and the thousands of financial experts eager to assist but struggling to connect with these prospective clients.We are looking for a proven leader with startup experience to join FinanceHQ as our Head of Engineering. As Head of Engineering, you will lead the development and implementation of code solutions for a high-traffic consumer site, focusing on secure data management, delivery, and reporting.Key Responsibilities:Oversee and contribute to all aspects of engineering and design solutions for all parts of the business where software is needed: backend, frontend, back office, data warehousing, and reporting.Lead and execute the design and architecture of scalable and reliable software systems.Maintain and improve the existing codebase, ensuring high standards and clear documentation.Champion the adoption of best practices, industry standards, and emerging technologies to continuously improve our technical solutions.Implement security best practices to ensure a secure information data pipeline.Lead a team of engineers to augment your own individual contributions.Understand business needs and create tools to solve them effectively.Manage engineering costs for both personnel and infrastructure.Collaborate across departments, including growth and product, to contribute to and execute a comprehensive product roadmap.Requirements:5+ years of experience as a full-stack software engineer.3+ years of experience managing other engineers.Experience with TypeScript, Next.js, React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.Experience with Google Cloud Platform or an equivalent cloud services platform.Proven ability to work cross-functionally with product teams, other engineers, etc., to deliver high-performing user experiences.Prior experience at a startup, fintech, or other high-traffic consumer sites.Deep understanding of the entire engineering stack, from databases to UI.Extensive experience and interest in backend development.Ability to effectively communicate across different disciplines.Ability to write clear documentation and create best-practice guidelines.Experience operating at both strategic and tactical levels in a fast-paced environment.
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