At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead software development strategy and manage engineering teams in a dynamic financial services environment.
- Company: Join a leading financial services institution with a focus on technology innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, equity options, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Enjoy hybrid working and be part of a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Why this job: Step into a high-impact role with a clear path to Deputy CTO and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Extensive software development experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in Java.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Our client is a financial services institution seeking a Head of Software Development to join their Technology function in a senior leadership capacity. This is a high-impact role with a clear pathway to Deputy CTO.
The Role
This is a strategic leadership position responsible for driving the software engineering function, owning the end-to-end development lifecycle, and shaping the organisation’s technology direction. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with senior stakeholder engagement and leadership of distributed engineering teams. There is a defined progression path into a Deputy CTO position, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader looking to step into executive-level responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the software development strategy aligned to business objectives
- Partner with senior leadership to shape the technology roadmap
- Own end-to-end software delivery across platforms and products
- Lead architectural decisions and ensure the scalability of systems
- Drive best practice across Agile, DevOps and engineering standards
- Manage and develop offshore and distributed engineering teams
- Build a high-performance, collaborative engineering culture
- Oversee vendor relationships and offshore resource planning
- Contribute to governance, risk and compliance initiatives
Skills and Experience
- Extensive experience in software development with strong Java expertise
- Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams
- Experience overseeing the full software delivery lifecycle
- Background within financial services, ideally capital markets
- Strong understanding of cloud, microservices and modern architectures
- Experience working with offshore or distributed teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
- (Desirable) Experience in a high-growth or scaling environment
- Exposure to AI or emerging technologies
- Knowledge of regulatory and security frameworks such as SOC2 or ISO
- Background in fintech, SaaS or enterprise platforms
Package
- Competitive base salary and performance-related bonus
- Equity participation aligned with seniority
- Clear progression to Deputy CTO
- Hybrid working model, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and pension
Hiring: Head of Software development employer: MW Recruitment Limited
As a leading City-based bank, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. Our Compliance Advisory team plays a crucial role in ensuring regulatory adherence while supporting the business's commercial objectives, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, we provide our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed in a fast-paced Capital Markets setting.
