About the job
This is a hybrid role requiring two days a week in our London office, and quarterly travel to Edinburgh or Bath.
About Us
Seccl is an innovative embedded investment platform owned by Octopus, dedicated to empowering more individuals to invest wisely.
As a B-Corp certified organization, we have achieved remarkable product-market fit, gained impressive early traction, and have the potential to revolutionize a traditional industry for the better. Our growth trajectory is rapid, and we anticipate scaling even further in the coming years.
Being part of the Octopus group, a multi-billion pound enterprise, we are committed to revitalizing outdated industries through initiatives like Octopus Energy, Octopus Investments, and Octopus Money.
Visit the Seccl website to learn more about our offerings and our mission to redefine the future of investing.
The Role
Steer the long-term technical strategy, organizational design, and engineering excellence for the Accounts domain, which underpins every investor's journey on Seccl.
Foster collaborative leadership across architecture, risk management, delivery, and team development within one of Seccl’s most critical and regulated domains.
Report directly to the CTO and collaborate closely with the Group Product Manager for Accounts in a dual-leadership framework.
Direct the technical strategy for 4–6 squads, ensuring scalable architecture, engineering quality, and dependable delivery.
Mentor and develop Engineering Managers, instilling a culture of ownership and shared accountability through a ‘build it, run it’ philosophy.
Engage in a domain characterized by deep regulatory responsibilities, technical complexities, and a wide-ranging product footprint, including backend services, event-driven flows, APIs, and customer-facing UI.
In 12–18 Months, You’ll Have Achieved:
Delivered a comprehensive multi-year technical roadmap for Accounts that aligns with product and compliance objectives.
Enhanced DORA and reliability metrics, effectively minimizing operational risk.

