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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Software Development - **Company:** Hunter Bond - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £300,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Trading, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Engineering - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815038282-head-of-software-development ## About the Role * Strong experience across Java and C# * Front Office trading systems * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills ## Description Direct message the job poster from Hunter Bond My leading Financial Services client are looking for a Head of Software Development to take responsibility for the Front Office Derivatives Technology space. You'll deliver key strategic business goals by identifying system changes that support revenue generation and regulatory reporting for the Front Office businesses, focusing on Derivatives Markets. You'll work with development and technology leads in global offices, to design technology solutions on the new strategic Sales and Trading Derivatives platforms. This is a high profile and strategically very important role. An amazing opportunity! The following skills / experience is required: * Experienced People Manager * Strong experience across Java and C# * Front Office trading systems * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Salary: Up to £150,000 + bonus + package Location: London (good work from home options available) If you are interested in this Head of Software Development position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately. 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