Intellibus Consulting is a boutique engineering and AI transformation firm building mission-critical platforms for leading financial institutions. We are hands-on builders — our leaders stay close to architecture, engineering, and production systems while partnering directly with client executives.
Job Description
We are seeking a proven Technical Delivery Leader with a strong engineering background who has successfully delivered complex fintech or banking platforms within high-performance consulting or enterprise environments.
This is a lead-from-the-front, execution-first role — not PMO, not coordination. You will be expected to operate at pace, drive outcomes, and work closely with engineering teams building production-critical systems.
We are specifically targeting candidates who have demonstrated sustained success in demanding environments, not those who have transitioned out due to performance or pace constraints.
End-to-End Delivery Leadership
- Own delivery across multiple engineering teams building fintech/banking platforms
- Drive execution across architecture, development, testing, deployment, and production
- Deliver under tight timelines, regulatory constraints, and high stakeholder expectations
Execution Under Pressure
- Operate effectively in fast-paced, high-demand environments
- Manage competing priorities, dependencies, and delivery risks
- Drive teams to meet aggressive timelines without compromising quality
Technical Leadership
- Deeply understand and challenge:
- System architecture
- API strategies
- Event-driven and distributed systems
- Data pipelines and reconciliation flows
- Partner closely with engineering teams — not operate at a distance
Production & Stability Ownership
- Own production readiness and system reliability
- Lead incident reviews, root cause analysis, and stability improvements
- Ensure systems meet enterprise standards for performance, resilience, and compliance
Client & Executive Engagement
- Act as the primary delivery partner to senior client stakeholders (VP/CXO)
- Lead executive reviews, roadmap discussions, and escalation management
- Translate business priorities into clear, actionable delivery plans
Consulting & Program Leadership
- Lead delivery within consulting environments
- Navigate ambiguity, shifting scope, and stakeholder pressure
- Maintain delivery velocity while protecting engineering quality
Communication & Documentation (Critical)
- Create high-quality client-facing materials:
- Architecture overviews
- Delivery plans
- Risk and mitigation frameworks
- Stability and incident reports
- Translate complex technical discussions into structured, executive-ready content
Engineering Depth & Technical Background (Must-Have)
Candidates must come from a strong engineering background and be comfortable operating close to code, architecture, and production systems.
We are specifically looking for individuals who have:
- Prior hands-on experience as a software engineer (preferably backend)
- Strong understanding of:
- Java / Spring Boot–based systems
- Event-driven architecture (Kafka or similar)
- Microservices and distributed systems
- REST APIs and integration patterns
- Experience working with:
- UNIX / Linux environments
- Cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
- CI/CD pipelines and release management
Must be able to:
- Read and understand code when needed
- Challenge engineers and architects on design, performance, and scalability
- Engage meaningfully in architecture and production discussions
Required ExperienceMust-Have
- 15+ years in technology delivery
- 8–10+ years leading complex engineering programs
- Strong experience in fintech, banking, or capital markets platforms
- Proven track record of successful delivery in fast-paced, high-performance environments
Consulting Pedigree (Highly Preferred)
- Experience at: Accenture, IBM, Big 4, or similar consulting environments
- Demonstrated strong tenure and success, not short stints
Technical Depth
Strong understanding of:
- Distributed systems and microservices
- APIs and event-driven architecture
- Cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
- CI/CD and release management
- Data pipelines, batch processing, and reconciliation
- Monitoring, observability, and incident response
Leadership & Business Skills
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
- Strong ownership mindset — drives outcomes, not status updates
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Comfortable operating under pressure and defending delivery decisions
Presentation & Documentation (Non-Negotiable)
- Exceptional PowerPoint / Google Slides skills
- Strong technical writing ability
- Proven experience presenting to senior stakeholders
What We Are NOT Looking For
- PMO / coordination-only profiles
- Candidates without strong engineering foundations
- Profiles lacking fintech/banking platform experience
- Candidates with multiple short stints in consulting roles without proven success
- Individuals unable to operate in fast-paced, high-performance environments
Business & Leadership Skills
- MBA or equivalent business leadership experience strongly preferred.
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable owning escalations and defending technical delivery decisions.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
Compensation $100 - $110 / Hour
Our Hiring Process
- 15-minute introductory call with Intellibus Recruiting Team
- Proctored GQ assessment + Slideware (presentation) evaluation
- Technical & Delivery Leadership Interview (30–45 min)
- Executive Interview
- Offer
If you are interested in reaching out to us, please apply, and our team will contact you within the hour.
Pay: $100.00 - $110.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 10+ years of experience leading end-to-end delivery of fintech or banking platforms (payments, trading, or core banking), including production stability and incident management?
- Have you successfully delivered programs in a consulting or high-performance environment (e.g., Accenture, IBM, Big 4, or similar) with sustained tenure (2+ years) and direct client-facing ownership?
- Do you have a strong engineering background (prior hands-on experience) with practical understanding of Java, microservices, APIs, and event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka), and are you comfortable engaging at code and architecture level?
Work Location: Remote
