At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team of 100+ engineers to deliver innovative software solutions.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company with a collaborative culture in London.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, generous holidays, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Embrace career growth opportunities in a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving high-performance teams in a regulated environment.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in software engineering and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced leader to manage a team of over 100 technologists and drive successful software delivery across complex, regulated environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 100+ software engineers and architects, operating at scale within a regulated environment
- Partner with product, design and business leaders to shape the product roadmap and deliver key business capabilities
- Elevate talent, set clear development agendas, and manage performance to grow high‑performing teams
- Drive effective delivery with pace and precision across diverse outcome teams
- Collaborate with enterprise stakeholders, primarily in the US, to assess trade‑offs and recommend solutions
- Oversee a mix of associates and third‑party engineers and ensure effective oversight of contractors
- Stay current with regulatory changes, enterprise processes, emerging technologies, and engineering practices
- Lead technical design reviews, promoting consistent engineering practices
- Support the career growth and development of the team
- Provide clear thinking and direction to eliminate ambiguity and guide strategic initiatives
Qualifications
- Proven track record of leading large software engineering teams and driving high performance
- Experience solving complex people, process and technology challenges with intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity
- Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills; ability to recommend technology options and trade‑offs
- Excellent communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Experience recruiting and developing high‑quality engineering talent
- Deep knowledge of AWS and real‑world cloud engineering practices
- Understanding of cybersecurity trends and their impact on engineering
- Ability to work within enterprise policies and adapt to UK regulations while balancing business needs
- Knowledge of UK/US regulatory, consumer lending and technology landscapes (preferred)
Work environment
- Permanent position based in London office with a hybrid working model: 3 days in office (Tues‑Thu) and option to work from home
- Collaborative cultures with open‑plan workspaces and supportive facilities
Benefits
- Bonus, pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and private medical insurance
- Flexible benefits including season‑ticket loans, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and enhanced parental leave
- Career development through training programmes and external providers
EEO Statement
Capital One is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. If you require reasonable accommodations, please contact ukrecruitment@capitalone.com.
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