Head of Technology & Engineering

Key Responsibilities: Define and execute the company's technology strategy, architecture, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives. Lead software engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, security, and technology operations. Build, develop, and retain high-performing, engineering teams, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability. Manage technology budgets, resources, and vendor relationships, ensuring disciplined investment and measurable ROI.Lead the modernization and scaling of complex technology platforms while maintaining security, reliability, and business continuity. Leverage AI, automation, and modern engineering tools to improve software development, productivity, and operational performance. Establish engineering best practices and performance metrics across delivery, quality, scalability, reliability, and cost. Partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business priorities into technology solutions.

Qualifications: Significant technology leadership experience in financial services, fintech, or electronic trading is required. Proven track record building, scaling, and modernizing complex, mission-critical technology platforms. Strong technical foundation in software engineering, distributed systems, cloud architecture, APIs, data platforms, and cybersecurity. Demonstrated success recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional engineering talent. Experience managing technology budgets and building efficient organizations with a focus on performance and ROI.Practical understanding of AI and emerging technologies, including their application to software engineering, automation, and operational improvement. Ability to balance strategic technology leadership with hands-on architectural and technical involvement. Strong communication, collaboration, and executive leadership skills. Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

The Opportunity: This position offers the opportunity to shape technology strategy, modernize critical platforms, and build an engineering organization positioned for long-term growth. We are looking for a leader who still thinks like a builder and understands that successful technology organizations are built through exceptional talent, strong engineering practices, innovation, and disciplined execution. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or contact Harris Allied for a confidential conversation.