Head of Software Engineering

The Head of Software Engineering position centres on leading engineering teams building core middle/back-office platforms. It would suit someone who can bring strong leadership and operational judgement to the role.

Where ownership sits

Collaborate closely with Product, Ops, and client-facing teams. Strong domain knowledge across middle/back office investment systems.

What the role carries

Leading engineering teams building core middle/back-office platforms. Own architecture and delivery of systems covering data, workflows, and controls. Long-term platform build rather than short-term delivery.

What helps the work land well

Strong leadership and operational judgement.

What the role depends on

• Driving platform scalability, resilience, and regulatory readiness.
• Up to £170,000 basic depending on experience.
• Senior leadership experience in C# or Java engineering environments.