Vice President of Infrastructure

About Yapily

At Yapily, we're on a mission to empower innovative companies to create fairer and better financial services for everyone through the transformative power of open banking.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive and experienced VP of Infrastructure - Engineering to join our Technology team. This pivotal role focuses on building the scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure that underpins our mission to democratise finance and deliver seamless, innovative financial services.

Your Role
As a subject matter expert, you'll design and implement solutions for financial services in a fast-paced, regulated environment. You'll craft robust frameworks and operational procedures to support effective regulatory compliance while driving performance, resilience, and security across our platform.

As a senior leader, you will:

• Shape the architecture and strategy of a platform that excels in meeting the challenges of compliance and industry demands.
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven culture, promoting a "can-do" mindset and celebrating progress.
• Be an inspiring communicator, helping teams understand the critical role of regulatory compliance in achieving our business goals.

We're looking for someone who thrives on innovation, embraces change, and works collaboratively to elevate our infrastructure and the teams behind it.

• Team Leadership & Collaboration
  Lead a multidisciplinary team including Site Reliability Engineers (SREs), Cloud Architects, Data Engineers, Security Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and IT Operations professionals. Collaborate with the API team to drive platform evolution, ensuring a globally available, highly reliable platform.
• Cost Optimisation
  Continuously optimise cloud infrastructure expenses, achieving industry-leading unit economics without compromising performance or reliability.
• Security & Compliance
  Work closely with the CISO and Security Engineers to manage security threats and maintain a highly secure network.
• Architecture & Scalability
  Partner with architects and SREs to design a microservices-based architecture that ensures fault tolerance and high availability. Oversee the development of scalable infrastructure capable of handling high transaction volumes while maintaining exceptional uptime and reliability.
• Infrastructure Initiatives
  Support the implementation of key infrastructure projects, such as billing systems, fraud detection engines, and KYC automation, enhancing operational capabilities and customer experience.
• Data Sovereignty & Residency
  Collaborate with the Product team to deliver industry-leading data sovereignty solutions, ensuring flexible data residency options that meet client needs.
• Operational Excellence
  Define and implement operational frameworks that maintain regulatory compliance while promoting innovation and agility. Ensure the platform meets stringent requirements for data security, privacy, and audit readiness.
• Accreditation & Certification
  Partner with the CISO, Compliance, and Legal teams to sustain industry certifications like ISO 27001 and ensure continued adherence to regulatory standards.
• Supplier Partnerships
  Act as the primary liaison with cloud and tooling suppliers, securing favourable agreements and maximising value through training, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

This list is not exhaustive, and there may be other tasks that we ask you to be involved in from time to time. Above all, you are flexible and want to add value wherever you can. You understand that in a start-up, priorities change and we all need to be adaptable. Not only will you expect to be asked to input and lead in other areas, but you'll be comfortable being a self-starter and instigating changes yourself.

For your new role

• Deep expertise in defining and building highly scalable, highly available platforms designed for robust performance and reliability.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, effectively navigating technical and systemic complexities to drive technology adoption, especially in API-driven environments.
• Skilled at bridging the gap between product and technology, influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders to achieve aligned goals.
• Demonstrated success in executing high-impact initiatives that deliver value across key business functions.
• Experienced in structuring and negotiating strategic business and technical agreements with partners to maximize value.
• Data-driven decision-maker with a proven track record of influencing senior executives and driving meaningful outcomes.
• Self-organised and confident operating in dynamic, high-uncertainty environments, maintaining focus and adaptability.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to connect with and inspire diverse teams and stakeholders.

Leadership Style and Approach

• A people-first leader who fosters a warm, honest, and genuine approach to team management. You value your team, cultivating trust and collaboration.
• Pragmatic and innovative, you think outside the box, leveraging your experience and best practices while continuously seeking better and more cost-effective solutions.
• Aligned experience in fast-paced financial services environments, with expertise in designing, operationalising, and optimizing processes to ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Driven by curiosity, you ask thoughtful questions, strive to deeply understand challenges, and value learning from others while sharing your expertise.
• Problem-solving comes naturally to you. You remain calm under pressure, skill-fully manage your time, and handle complex issues with confidence.
• You are meticulous, producing high-quality outputs with attention to detail, ensuring excellence in everything you deliver.
• A "can-do" mindset defines your approach. You thrive in dynamic environments, adeptly juggling multiple priorities and adapting as needed.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
• We also offer an additional holiday day after 1 year's service, up to the value of 5 days over 5 years
• We're serious about work/life balance and operate hybrid working, giving you the flexibility to work from home, office requirement 2 days a week, working from our amazing office space or work abroad for up to 30 days per year 'Nomad Working'
• We offer enhanced Paternity and Maternity leave
• Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance through BUPA
• Mental health support through an award winning provider
• Life Assurance and Income Protection (UK only)
• Company Pension Scheme
• £200 annual Learning and Personal Development budget
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme which offers £1,000 per employee referral
• We have a monthly social budget to support getting together over pizza
• Daily snacks provided in the office
• Dog friendly office

OUR VALUES

We obsess about quality

• Our customers have entrusted us with a critical function in a regulated industry and we take that responsibility seriously. We always assume ownership and hold ourselves accountable.

We are curious

• Our innovation is powered by our collective growth mindset. We're lifelong learners who challenge assumptions, experiment, and iterate.

We act with integrity

• We're guided by our mission and earn and maintain trust by doing what's right, even when it's not easy.

We are do-ers

• We reject indifference and agility is our strength.
• We're motivated by challenges, and biassed towards action.

We problem-solve together

• We're diverse people in diverse places, and know the best solutions are born out of collaboration. We win, lose, and learn together.