Kody
Overview
Kody is scaling rapidly, and we're looking for an exceptional VP of Engineering to lead our technical organisation through the next phase of growth. As a key member of the executive team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our engineering strategy, culture, and execution. This is a role for someone who thrives in a high velocity, global and purpose driven environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead the recruitment, development, and retention of a world‑class engineering team
Setting and executing the engineering vision and technical direction in partnership with executive and product leadership
Defining and delivering engineering strategy that enables scalable and secure growth of Kody's platform and services
Drive engineering execution to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery across all teams
Establish and monitor KPIs to track performance, code quality, system stability and deployment efficiency
Promote a culture of feedback, mentorship and career development through structured reviews and ongoing coaching
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Operations to align on priorities and roadmap planning
Champion modern development practices including CI/CD, testing, observability, and agile methodologies
Oversee architectural planning and ensure sound technical decision‑making across backend, frontend, and infrastructure
Manage engineering budgets, headcount planning and resource allocation in alignment with company goals
Advocate for engineering needs and priorities at the leadership level, balancing business goals and technical feasibility
Maintain and evolve onboarding processes, documentation, and workflows to support rapid team scaling
Embed data security, privacy and regulatory compliance into the engineering culture
Requirements
Proven experience leading engineering teams at high‑growth tech companies or scale‑ups (ideally in fintech or related industries)
Deep technical expertise across modern architectures and cloud‑based platforms
Strong track record of managing and growing high‑performing, distributed engineering teams
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Passion for building secure, scalable, and customer‑centric platforms
Hands‑on experience with agile development, DevOps culture, and continuous delivery pipelines
Strong business acumen and the ability to align engineering strategy with overall company objectives
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in fast‑paced, evolving environments
Benefits
Competitive health insurance (medical and dental)
Learning and development opportunities
Flexible time off and generous leave policy
Participation in company equity or incentive plans
Collaborative, inclusive culture where your work is valued and recognised
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What You’ll Be Doing
Lead the recruitment, development, and retention of a world‑class engineering team
Setting and executing the engineering vision and technical direction in partnership with executive and product leadership
Defining and delivering engineering strategy that enables scalable and secure growth of Kody's platform and services
Drive engineering execution to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery across all teams
Establish and monitor KPIs to track performance, code quality, system stability and deployment efficiency
Promote a culture of feedback, mentorship and career development through structured reviews and ongoing coaching
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Operations to align on priorities and roadmap planning
Champion modern development practices including CI/CD, testing, observability, and agile methodologies
Oversee architectural planning and ensure sound technical decision‑making across backend, frontend, and infrastructure
Manage engineering budgets, headcount planning and resource allocation in alignment with company goals
Advocate for engineering needs and priorities at the leadership level, balancing business goals and technical feasibility
Maintain and evolve onboarding processes, documentation, and workflows to support rapid team scaling
Embed data security, privacy and regulatory compliance into the engineering culture
Requirements
Proven experience leading engineering teams at high‑growth tech companies or scale‑ups (ideally in fintech or related industries)
Deep technical expertise across modern architectures and cloud‑based platforms
Strong track record of managing and growing high‑performing, distributed engineering teams
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Passion for building secure, scalable, and customer‑centric platforms
Hands‑on experience with agile development, DevOps culture, and continuous delivery pipelines
Strong business acumen and the ability to align engineering strategy with overall company objectives
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in fast‑paced, evolving environments
Benefits
Competitive health insurance (medical and dental)
Learning and development opportunities
Flexible time off and generous leave policy
Participation in company equity or incentive plans
Collaborative, inclusive culture where your work is valued and recognised
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