James Britton is a pragmatic engineering leader with 10 years in tech, now Head of Engineering at Cuvva where he shapes technical direction, delivery and team culture for a fast-moving fintech product. He blends hands-on technical oversight—reviewing architecture and code integrity—with people-first management that emphasizes psychological safety, coaching and clear career frameworks. Experienced in incident response, cross-functional resource planning and C-suite reporting, he consistently translates business OKRs into executable engineering plans. His background spans mobile-first product engineering and product-led technical roles at Monterosa and multiple startups, giving him a rare mix of Android-native experience and full-stack delivery leadership. Outside work he’s a triathlete and emoji user, hinting at disciplined stamina and a personable leadership style.
10 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
St Bartholomew's
Computer Science with Professional Practice Computer Science, Computer Science with Professional Practice Computer Science at Brunel University
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