Head of Engineering
About this role
You will oversee cross-functional teams, drive product innovation, and ensure their backend systems are robust and scalable to meet the real-world demands of financial inclusion. our client is on a mission is to transform financial inclusion across Africa by empowering micro and small enterprises through innovative, data-driven lending models. They're driving sustainable growth and economic empowerment for thousands of businesses in Kenya and beyond. Requirements • A seasoned engineering leader with extensive experience managing large-scale technology projects and diverse teams., • Deep expertise in modern backend development, especially with Java and related technologies., • Proven track record in designing and deploying scalable, resilient systems in a high-growth environment., • Passionate about leveraging technology to create social impact and committed to advancing financial inclusion., • Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset. Benefits Opportunity to lead critical projects that directly enhance financial access for underserved communities. A mission-driven, supportive, and dynamic team that champions innovation and ownership. Competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of financial inclusion in Africa.
What this role is, and what else it is called
Employers in the UK advertise this kind of work as Engineering Manager, IT Manager, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) too, so it is worth searching more than one wording. It is a head-of or director level IT Leadership & Management role in the UK, advertised as fully remote, so it is open to candidates working from home.
About hiring at 20Twenty
20Twenty has 2 other live technology roles on its careers page, across IT Leadership & Management and Software Engineering. Of those, 100% are advertised as fully remote and 0% as hybrid. We have been observing 20Twenty hiring technology staff since May 2026. See all 20Twenty roles, salaries and stack.
How this role compares to the market
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Head-of and director-level roles make up 226 of the live UK IT market and advertise a median of £90,000.
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