VP Engineering - Platform

a Senior role as VP Engineer has just become available in a leading Fintech Company in Jakarta, Indonesia.

VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING PLATFORM

Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Jakarta

Keywords: collaborative, supportive leadership, flexible working opportunities, inclusive environment, growth leadership

An exciting opportunity awaits for an accomplished technology leader to join a rapidly growing organisation in Jakarta as Vice President of Engineering Platform. This role offers the chance to shape and elevate the engineering platform strategy, driving impactful change across a thriving business that values collaboration, inclusivity, and professional development. You will be empowered to foster a supportive culture, champion best practices, and guide talented teams towards delivering robust, scalable solutions. With flexible working opportunities and a commitment to nurturing talent, this is your moment to make a lasting difference while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in an environment that truly values your expertise.

* Play a pivotal role in defining and executing the engineering platform vision for a forward-thinking organisation committed to growth and excellence.
* Enjoy flexible working opportunities and a supportive leadership team dedicated to your ongoing professional development and well-being.
* Be part of an inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, teamwork is celebrated, and you can make a meaningful impact on both people and technology.

What you'll do:

As Vice President of Engineering Platform based in Jakarta, you will play an instrumental role in shaping the future of technology within the organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve guiding multiple engineering teams through complex challenges while ensuring that every solution is robust, secure, and scalable. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to align technical strategies with broader business objectives. By mentoring managers and technical leads, you will help cultivate an environment where everyone feels supported to grow professionally. Your influence will extend beyond technology as you champion inclusivity and foster a sense of community within the team. Success in this role means not only delivering outstanding platform solutions but also building strong relationships across departments and nurturing talent at every level.

* Develop and implement a comprehensive engineering platform strategy that aligns with organisational goals and supports long-term business objectives.
* Oversee multiple engineering teams, ensuring seamless collaboration, knowledge sharing, and delivery of high-quality platform solutions.
* Mentor, nurture, and inspire engineering managers and technical leads to achieve their full potential within a supportive framework.
* Establish clear processes for platform architecture, scalability, reliability, security, and performance optimisation across all systems.
* Collaborate closely with product management, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between technical initiatives and business priorities.
* Drive continuous improvement by introducing best practices in software development lifecycle management, automation, testing, and deployment.
* Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the engineering function by fostering an open-minded and welcoming culture.
* Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to keep the organisation at the forefront of innovation while maintaining stability and dependability.
* Manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively to deliver projects on schedule without compromising quality or team well-being.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Vice President of Engineering Platform brings extensive experience managing large-scale engineering functions within fast-evolving organisations. Your background includes developing strategic roadmaps that drive both technological advancement and business success. You possess exceptional interpersonal abilities that enable you to build trust-based relationships across all levels of the company. Your deep knowledge of software architecture ensures that every solution is designed for long-term sustainability. As someone who thrives on supporting others’ growth journeys, you have mentored numerous managers into confident leaders themselves. Your commitment to inclusivity sets you apart as you actively contribute towards building welcoming environments where everyone can thrive. In addition to your technical prowess, your financial acumen allows you to oversee budgets responsibly while keeping projects on track.

* Extensive experience leading large-scale engineering teams with a proven track record of delivering reliable platform solutions in complex environments.
* Demonstrated ability to develop strategic roadmaps for engineering platforms that support business growth while maintaining operational excellence.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making across diverse teams.
* Strong background in software architecture design principles including scalability, security, reliability, and performance optimisation.
* Experience mentoring managers and technical leads with a focus on nurturing talent through supportive leadership practices.
* Deep understanding of modern software development methodologies such as Agile or DevOps along with hands-on experience implementing best practices.
* Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within technical teams by creating an open-minded workplace culture.
* Excellent communication skills enabling effective engagement with both technical experts and non-technical stakeholders alike.
* Proven ability to manage budgets efficiently while balancing resource allocation against project timelines.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard and valued. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed to promote work-life harmony alongside generous training programmes that encourage continuous learning. The leadership team prioritises personal growth by providing regular feedback sessions as well as access to mentorship networks. Collaboration is at the heart of everything they do—teams work together seamlessly towards shared goals while celebrating individual contributions along the way. The company’s commitment to social responsibility extends beyond its walls through various community outreach initiatives aimed at making a positive impact locally. If you are seeking an employer who genuinely cares about your well-being while offering ample room for career progression in a vibrant setting like Jakarta, this is the place for you.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career to new heights in an empowering environment where your expertise will shape the future of technology platforms—this is your opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link below; we look forward to connecting with passionate professionals eager to make a difference.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.