Director of Engineering

numi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

numi is seeking a Director of Software Engineering in London (Hybrid) to lead a team of over 80 engineers. This role requires proven leadership in managing large engineering teams, technical credibility in modern architectures including AWS, and strategic problem-solving abilities. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Product and Design teams and manage senior stakeholders, ensuring high performance within a regulated environment. This is a permanent position with a blend of remote and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing and scaling large software engineering teams.
• Real-world experience with modern architectures, specifically AWS.
• Strong understanding of the latest cybersecurity trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and elevate a team of 80+ engineers.
• Drive the overall product roadmap in partnership with Product and Design.
• Provide clear cost/risk trade-offs to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Credibility

Strategic Problem-Solving

Cybersecurity Awareness

Domain Knowledge (UK/US Regulatory)

Tools

AWS

Job description

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.