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Director of Software Engineering | London (Hybrid)
numi is partnering with a global, technology-driven financial services organisation to find an exceptional Director of Software Engineering to head up a major engineering function in London. In this role, you will lead a large-scale department of over 80+ technologists (Software Engineers and Architects). We’re looking for a results-oriented tech leader who can seamlessly switch from high-level executive roadmap discussions to going toe-to-toe with top engineers on technical rigour. What you’ll do: Lead, mentor, and elevate a team of 80+ engineers operating at scale within a complex, regulated environment (managing a blend of internal associates and third-party engineers). Partner closely with Product and Design teams to drive the overall product roadmap for key business capabilities. Act as a key voice in technical design reviews, ensuring a clear and consistent approach to engineering practices. Liaise with and manage senior enterprise stakeholders (primarily US-based) to provide clear cost/risk trade-offs and paths forward. Drive effective delivery with pace and precision across multiple cross-functional "outcome teams." What we’re looking for: Proven Leadership: A clear track record of managing and scaling large software engineering teams and driving high performance. Technical Credibility: Real-world experience with modern architectures, specifically native developments within AWS. Security Mindset: A strong understanding of the latest cybersecurity trends and how they impact software engineering practices. Strategic Problem-Solving: Ability to solve complex challenges across people, process, and technology, cutting through ambiguity to provide clear direction. Domain Knowledge: Prior experience in the UK/US regulatory, consumer lending, or broader financial technology landscapes is highly preferred. Location & Setup: This is a permanent, hybrid role based in Central London. You will be working from a state-of-the-art office 3 days a week to foster collaboration and team connection.
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