Head of Engineering
The Future of Finance – today.
Finmatics develops solutions for the AI-based automation of financial information processing. We are building an AI-driven platform that performs accounting tasks with human-level precision. As part of the ongoing AI revolution, we are transforming traditional accounting by automating manual processes with intelligent, scalable software.
As a leading B2B SaaS Company with over 100 employees across 3 countries, our cloud-based solutions serve tens of thousands of customers, helping them streamline operations and improve efficiency. With cutting-edge Engineering Teams and a high-impact product suite, Finmatics is positioned to lead the future of accounting automation. Join us to drive the next phase of growth and innovation as we continue to reshape the industry.
Your Tasks:
Team Leadership : Manage and Mentor 3 SCRUM Teams, ensuring collaboration and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions. Your role will balance delivery speed with the high standards our customers and Finmatics expect.
Architectural Leadership : Guide the growth of our SaaS platform architecture to ensure scalability, alignment and performance. You will play a hands-on role in solving architectural challenges, particularly in cloud-native and machine learning based systems.
Build up new SCRUM Teams : Identify top-talent and integrate as well as shape Teams.
Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with Management Directors, Product, Sales, Customer Success and Marketing to align Engineering priorities with business goals.
Operational Involvement : You will be actively involved in day-to-day engineering operations, including making key technical decisions and leading Teams in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
KPIs & Accountability: Responsibility for overall performance of the engineering department, measuring success through KPIs such as deadlines and delivery targets from our OKR system.
We are looking for someone who has:
10+ years of experience in Engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in leading Teams in a SaaS environment, preferably B2B
Experience with scaling engineering Teams in high-growth environments
Hands-on experience with modern web technologies like Python, Django and cloud-based architectures
Deep knowledge of cloud platforms and scalable SaaS systems to contribute directly to technical decision-making and problem-solving
Experience with machine learning architectures and integration into SaaS products is a plus
Excellent communication skills to align engineering efforts with business needs
Ability to balance short-term business delivery with long-term technical investments
Fluent in English; German B2+ is a bonus
What we offer:
Key leadership position in a dynamic, fast-growing company
Versatile field of activity with personal and professional development opportunities
Active involvement and exciting insights into a deep tech scale-up company
Independent work and free time management with flexible working hours
Possibility to work from home by arrangement
Pleasant working atmosphere in the middle of Vienna
Open and honest corporate culture with short decision-making paths
Young, dynamic team and flat hierarchies.
Cool drinks and snacks
Job ticket for Wiener Linien
The minimum salary for this position is € 80,000 p.a. - over payment possible depending on qualifications