Head of Software Engineering

We're partnering with a forward-thinking digital financial services organisation undergoing significant technology transformation. They're looking for a Head of Engineering to lead a core engineering pillar delivering modern, scalable, cloud-native platforms across mobile, web, and APIs.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to drive engineering excellence, deliver high-impact digital products, and shape the future of customer-facing technology. What you'll be doing

• Lead a key digital engineering function with full ownership of delivery across platforms
• Oversee development of customer-facing mobile, web, and API products
• Drive delivery of cloud-native applications (Google Cloud environment)
• Lead engineering across mobile (Flutter), web (Next.js), and backend services
• Embed automation and AI capabilities into digital customer journeys
• Champion engineering standards, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
• Oversee Kubernetes-based deployments, GitOps, and modern tooling (e.g. ArgoCD)
• Collaborate closely with Product, Architecture, and Security stakeholders
• Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams

• Proven experience leading engineering or digital delivery teams at scale
• Strong technical background as a hands-on senior engineer earlier in your career
• Track record delivering cloud-native, microservices-based systems
• Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (or similar cloud environments)
• Deep understanding of CI/CD, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. financial services) is highly desirable
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Bonus: Up to 50% annual bonus
• Hybrid working: 3 days onsite (London), 2 days remote
• Income protection
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Additional benefits including pension and flexible perks

Why consider this role?

• Lead a business-critical engineering function with real ownership
• Work on modern technology stack (cloud, microservices, AI-enabled platforms)
• Play a key role in a large-scale digital transformation journey
• Strong leadership exposure and influence across technology and product
• High-impact role with clear progression potential