Demanding regulated fintech, but rare technical ownership - Head of Engineering Hero Employee Review

5.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Real engineering ownership through small autonomous squads. You build a hard, meaningful product, a proprietary core banking system on event sourcing and CQRS, instead of wiring up third-party BaaS APIs. Rare chance to own regulated fintech infrastructure end to end. Smart, low-ego colleagues and leadership that trusts engineers to make real technical calls.

Cons

Operating a regulated CBS is demanding and the scope is large for the team size. Compliance adds real weight to delivery, and the breadth of the domain means a steep ramp-up before new engineers are fully productive.

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5.0
27 May 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The team, the product, the growth opportunities

Cons

Not many, it's a great place to work

5.0
27 May 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Hero is a fantastic place to work if you are willing to roll up your sleeves and wear many hats. This opens up the opportunity for individuals to learn a lot and make incredible interpersonal relationships amongst team members (within your team and cross-functionally). I have personally been able to grow into numerous roles over the last few years, with a great deal of support from management. Not every day is rainbows and sunshine, just like any other company - BUT, if you believe in Hero's mission, then it proves that even the tough moments, are worth it, and I feel I am truly making a difference in other people's lives, while I also am building my career. Win-win all around.

Cons

No cons, except that you must be a self-starter and feel passionate about retail to be successful at Hero.

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