Head of DevSecOps

Head of DevSecOps – FinTech SaaS

Location: Remote (UK-based, with occasional London meetings)

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Contract: Permanent

About

Our client is a fast-growing FinTech SaaS provider serving the SME finance ecosystem. With rapid growth and increasing engagement with regulated financial institutions, they are seeking a senior leader to head their DevSecOps function.

The Role

We are looking for a Head of DevSecOps to lead a small team while remaining hands-on. Reporting to the CTO, you will shape and deliver the organisation’s security strategy, embed best practices across engineering, and act as a key point of contact for regulated financial clients. This is a “player-coach” role, balancing delivery with leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the DevSecOps function, embedding security into development and operations.
• Champion security strategy, policies, and controls across the organisation.
• Mentor and grow a team of DevSecOps engineers.
• Oversee infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security.
• Engage with regulated financial institutions on cybersecurity and data management.
• Drive incident response readiness and continuous improvement of security controls.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading technical teams in SaaS environments.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and cloud (AWS).
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and governance.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders and regulated clients.
• Experience with regulated industries (Tier 1 banks desirable).
• Relevant degree and certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, AWS Security) are a plus.

Benefits

• Fully remote working with London hub access.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• Pension contributions and life assurance.
• Wellbeing support including virtual GP.
• Discounts with selected partners.
• Regular team socials.

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