Hiring: Global Head of Software Engineering

Hiring: Global Head of Software Engineering

Full-Time 78750 - 96250 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
PLP Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead global software engineering teams and drive innovative payment solutions.
  • Company: Join CellPoint Digital, a pioneer in payment orchestration for travel and hospitality.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and the chance to shape the future of payments.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work with diverse cultures and drive meaningful results.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment with a global team.
  • Qualifications: Proven leadership in software engineering and experience in managing distributed teams.

The predicted salary is between 78750 - 96250 £ per year.

Join CellPoint Digital: Shape the Future of Payments with Us! At CellPoint Digital, we’re revolutionizing the way businesses in the air, travel, and hospitality sectors manage their payments. Our leading payment orchestration platform helps some of the world’s leading brands make payments simpler, smarter and profitable - from improving payment experiences and maximizing approval rates, to reducing costs and unlocking new opportunities. But technology is only part of the story. It’s our people who make the difference. We’re a global team of innovators, problem-solvers and ambitious professionals who care about the work we do and the impact we have. We work across borders, functions and cultures, bringing different perspectives together to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful results for our customers. Join us as a Global Head of Software Engineering on our mission to turn payments into possibilities!

We are looking for a Global Head of Software Engineering to lead CellPoint's worldwide software development organization. This is a VP-level role with full accountability for engineering execution across our distributed teams - including direct management of our Head of Development in India and close partnership with engineering leadership in the US and Europe. This role sits at the intersection of technical leadership, organizational design, and delivery excellence. You will be the senior engineering voice in a fast-moving, PE-backed payments company - setting the standard for how software gets built, shipped, and improved across a multi-site, multi-team organization. You report directly to the CTO and operate as a key member of the technology leadership team.

How You Will Make an Impact

  • Own end-to-end software engineering delivery across all geographies - Dallas, Copenhagen, and Pune
  • Directly manage the Head of Development in India, providing strategic direction, performance oversight, and organizational support
  • Partner with the Head of Architecture and CTO to set and evolve the global engineering operating model
  • Establish consistent engineering standards, quality gates, and delivery practices across all development centers
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for engineering execution risk across the organization

Hiring: Global Head of Software Engineering employer: PLP Group

CellPoint Digital is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and collaboration in the heart of London. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer competitive salaries, a dynamic work culture, and opportunities to lead transformative projects in cloud technology. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values automation, security, and developer experience.

PLP Group

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Software Engineering Leadership
Technical Leadership
Organizational Design
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Performance Management
Strategic Direction
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