Director of Software Engineering

Capital One UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead a dynamic team of over 100 engineers in London. This pivotal role requires a results-oriented leader who can seamlessly navigate between executive discussions and technical details. You will partner with product and design teams to drive key business objectives while fostering talent development and ensuring timely delivery across teams. With a hybrid work model, you will enjoy a collaborative environment focused on innovation and excellence. Join a transformative organization committed to diversity and inclusion, and help shape the future of technology in a thriving workplace.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including pension

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits like season-ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Parental leave

Access to diverse career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large software engineering teams with high performance.
• Ability to solve complex challenges across people, processes, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 100+ technologists in a regulated environment.
• Manage relationships with enterprise stakeholders, mainly in the US.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

AWS

Critical Thinking

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Job description

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London

Director of Software Engineering

About this role

We are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team of over 100 engineers. The ideal candidate is results-oriented, capable of partnering with business leaders, and able to engage with top-tier engineers on technical rigor.

You will oversee all technologists within our 'outcome teams' focused on driving business results. The role requires excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to switch seamlessly from executive-level discussions to deep technical dives and strategic planning. Providing clear guidance to navigate ambiguity is essential.

You will collaborate effectively with local business leadership and enterprise stakeholders, offering objective assessments of costs, risks, and strategic options.

What you'll do

• Lead a team of 100+ technologists, including Software Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Architects, operating at scale within a regulated environment.
• Partner with Product and Design teams on the product roadmap to achieve key business objectives.
• Identify and develop talent, managing performance and fostering growth within the team.
• Ensure effective, timely delivery across outcome teams.
• Manage relationships with enterprise stakeholders, mainly in the US, with domain expertise.
• Oversee a mix of internal and third-party engineers, ensuring effective management of external partners.
• Align team efforts with organizational purpose, customer needs, and opportunities.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes and enterprise processes.
• Maintain awareness of current technologies and engineering best practices.
• Participate actively in technical design reviews, promoting consistent engineering standards.
• Support career development for team members.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience leading large software engineering teams with high performance.
• Ability to solve complex challenges across people, processes, and technology, with intellectual curiosity and comfort in ambiguity.
• Excellent critical thinking and advisory skills for leadership.
• Passion for recruiting and nurturing engineering talent.
• Capability to deliver results individually while enabling team success through established patterns and practices.
• Exceptional communication skills adaptable to diverse audiences.
• Experience with AWS, including native developments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity trends affecting engineering.
• Ability to operate within enterprise policies while tailoring approaches for the UK context.
• Pragmatic approach balancing short-term needs with long-term strategic goals.
• Understanding of UK/US regulatory, consumer lending, and tech landscapes (preferred).

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent role based at our London offices with a hybrid work model. You will work from the office three days a week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

What's in it for you

• Contribute to a transformative organization with a strategic roadmap.
• Access to diverse career development opportunities through Capital One University and external providers.
• Competitive benefits including pension, bonus, generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, and flexible benefits like season-ticket loans, cycle to work, and parental leave.
• Work in inspiring environments, including modern office facilities and amenities such as gyms, restaurants, and relaxation spaces.

What you should know about how we recruit

We prioritize diversity and inclusion, striving to build representative teams. Our recruitment process is fair and accessible, and we partner with organizations like Women in Finance, Race At Work, Stonewall, and upReach to attract diverse talent. We support various employee networks and support groups to foster an inclusive environment.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us. All information will be kept confidential.

For technical support or questions about our recruitment process, email us.

Capital One operates globally with local entities; positions posted in the UK are for Capital One Europe.

Who We Are

At Capital One, we are building a leading information-based technology company, guided by our values of collaboration, innovation, and respect. Our mission is to help customers succeed through ingenuity and simplicity, measuring success by customer outcomes. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

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