Head of Software Engineering (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Software Engineering (Fintech): Lead engineering teams in building, modernising, integrating, and operating critical financial platforms and proprietary applications with an accent on technical strategy, delivery standards, and operational reliability. Focus on defining roadmaps, enforcing SDLC practices including CI/CD and automated testing, and improving metrics for predictability and efficiency.

Location: Hybrid working (London-based)

Salary: £120,000–150,000 base (depending on experience)

Company

A global financial services organisation.

What you will do

• Lead engineering teams in building, modernising, integrating, and operating critical platforms and proprietary applications.
• Define and execute technical and delivery strategy across platforms, APIs, and workflow automation.
• Implement and enforce software engineering standards, including SDLC, CI/CD, automated testing, and release management.
• Plan quarterly engineering roadmaps with milestones, resourcing, risks, and release schedules.
• Monitor engineering metrics to improve delivery predictability, system reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with product and business teams to define scope, deliverables, and acceptance criteria.

Requirements

• London-based hybrid work required
• Proven leadership delivering business-critical software products in complex environments.
• Strong software engineering background: architecture, integrations, CI/CD, testing, release, and reliability.
• Track record of improving delivery predictability and engineering standards.
• Experience managing multi-team internal and vendor/partner delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to translate business outcomes into technical plans.

Nice to have

• Experience with complex domain platforms such as trading, logistics, or commodities.
• Experience modernising legacy applications and integrations.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and SaaS ecosystems.

Culture & Benefits

• 18 Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC).
• High-impact role reporting to the Chief Technology Officer.
• Opportunity to shape technology strategy and drive innovation in fast-paced environment.