StrideUp is leading a new era of values-driven finance. Ranked the 5th fastest growing fintech in the UK and Ireland in 2025, we have already deployed hundreds of millions in property finance, supporting people in achieving their financial goals. What makes us different is how we combine purpose with performance. We began with home finance, creating an alternative trusted by the Muslim community and welcomed by anyone seeking fairer, more transparent products. This product-market fit has powered our growth, and is only the beginning. Our vision is bigger; to expand our offering and build a financial institution that opens doors for communities often left behind. Joining StrideUp means being part of a high-performing, values-driven team at the most exciting point in our journey. We have proven success behind us and huge opportunity ahead, and now we are ready to build beyond. Are you? StrideUp is backed by leading VC and private equity investors, having raised over £40m in corporate funding, and over £600m in institutional funding lines. The Role We are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead StrideUp’s engineering function as we enter our next phase of growth. You will be our most senior technology leader, reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Executive Committee (ExCo). This is a technical leadership role. You will lead and coach our engineers, own technical strategy, and stay close to the detail: architecture and design, engineering standards and best practices, tooling choices and code review. Above all, you will treat technology as a tool for solving business problems, keeping the team focused on what moves the business forward. You will also own IT, cyber and information security, and represent technology to stakeholders including investors and regulators. These responsibilities may be reallocated over time as we scale. You will champion smarter use of AI and automation to raise quality and speed, rather than simply adding headcount, and work closely with our Product Manager and Product Team. What You\'ll Do Engineering Ownership Own platform architecture and strategic technical decisions, including build vs buy and technical debt Set and uphold standards for code quality, testing and QA, CI/CD and incident management Review code and designs, and choose the tools, patterns and best practices the team works to Team Leadership Line manage and coach our engineers, with regular 1:1s, clear objectives and a visible path for growth Set the team structure and operating model, and lead hiring and retention as we scale Develop future technical leaders, so the function does not depend on one person Business Alignment
Head of Engineering employer: StrideUp
StrideUp is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and values-driven work environment in the heart of Central London. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development within a high-performing team, alongside competitive benefits such as health insurance, enhanced parental leave, and a hybrid working model. Join us to be part of a mission that combines purpose with performance, making a meaningful impact in the fintech space while enjoying a friendly and informal startup culture.
