The Opportunity

FrankieOne is entering a new phase of growth — and a fundamental shift in how we build software.

AI is transforming software development end-to-end. We’re creating a dedicated leadership role to redesign how our entire build organisation operates across Product, Engineering, QA, Delivery, and Operations.

This is not a traditional “run the team” role.
This is a transformation mandate.

You will define and lead our transition to an AI-native software development lifecycle, unlocking step-change improvements in speed, quality, and efficiency — while maintaining the security and compliance standards required in a regulated fintech environment.

What You’ll Do

Lead AI-Native Transformation

• Define and execute the roadmap to an AI-native SDLC

• Identify and implement high-impact AI use cases across the development lifecycle

• Deliver measurable improvements in:

  • Engineering velocity

  • Delivery predictability

  • Product quality

  • Operational efficiency

Redesign How Work Gets Done

• Move beyond linear handoffs and manual-heavy processes

• Embed AI into workflows across design, development, testing, and operations

• Create faster feedback loops and more integrated delivery systems

• Improve documentation and knowledge accessibility at scale

Build Modern Engineering Systems

• Introduce AI-assisted coding, testing, and review workflows

• Evolve CI/CD into more automated, intelligent, and adaptive systems

• Improve QA, test automation, and observability

• Define new ways to measure engineering performance

Lead a High-Performing Organisation

• Own a 40+ person build organisation (Engineering, QA, DevSecOps)

• Lead and develop engineering leaders and squads

• Establish strong operating rhythms across planning, delivery, and incident management

• Drive clarity in ownership, standards, and expectations

Drive Change Across the Business

• Bring engineers, product, and delivery teams on the journey

• Manage adoption, alignment, and cultural change

• Influence across teams and stakeholders

Ensure Security, Compliance & Governance

• Define guardrails for AI usage in a regulated environment

• Ensure systems remain secure, auditable, and reliable

• Maintain or improve quality while transforming how work is done

What Success Looks Like

• A clearly defined and adopted AI-native SDLC

• Faster, more predictable software delivery

• Reduced manual effort across development and testing

• Improved documentation and knowledge sharing

• Strong adoption of new workflows across teams

• No compromise on security, compliance, or reliability

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• Senior engineering leadership in B2B SaaS environments

• Experience leading multi-squad organisations (30+ engineers)

• Strong platform and architecture judgement

• Proven track record improving delivery performance at scale

AI & Transformation

• Hands-on experience applying AI to software development workflows

• Ability to redesign systems and workflows — not just introduce tools

• Clear perspective on where AI adds value (and where it doesn’t)

Leadership

• Strong communicator and change leader

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity

• Able to influence cross-functional teams

Mindset

• Builder, not just operator

• Hands-on when needed

• Outcome-driven

• Willing to challenge existing ways of working

Why Join FrankieOne?

• Redefine how a real, revenue-generating SaaS platform is built

• Apply AI in production — not theory

• Work with tier-one global customers

• Have a direct, visible impact on company performance

This role will shape how FrankieOne builds software for the next decade.