Director of Software Engineering

JR United Kingdom; North East; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech organization is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead and mentor their engineering team. This role is pivotal for the organization's growth, focusing on driving excellence in architecture and technology practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong Java background and extensive leadership experience, contributing to a culture that values technical rigor and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Java or similar object-oriented language.
• Experience leading teams through agile transformation.
• Passion for building scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 14–20 engineers.
• Drive engineering excellence across architecture, DevOps, and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Problem Solving

Agile Transformation

Technical Rigor

Education

5+ years in engineering leadership

1+ year at Director level or above

Job description

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newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Director of Engineering – Java | Payments | up to £115,000 | Remote (UK)

We’re looking for a Director of Engineering on behalf of a fast-growing fintech organisation that’s reimagining how money moves. This is a rare opportunity for a hands-on, strategic leader to help scale a high-performing engineering function while delivering real impact through customer-focused products.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 14–20 engineers in a full-stack, agile environment.
• Drive engineering excellence across architecture, DevOps, and quality practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to deliver innovative, value-led solutions.
• Foster a culture of autonomy, continuous learning, and technical rigour.
• Remain engaged in the technology, with a particular focus on Java and modern software practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years in engineering leadership, including 1+ year at Director level or above.
• Strong background in Java or a similar object-oriented language.
• Experience leading teams through agile transformation (Lean or Kanban ideal).
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for building scalable systems and solving complex, real-world challenges.

Why This Role:

• Join at a pivotal stage of scale-up growth with real ownership and influence.
• Work with smart, mission-led colleagues who value outcomes over process.
• Help shape a modern engineering culture and technical strategy from the ground up.
• This is a remote-first role based in the UK. Ready to build what matters? Apply now.

Find out more

If you would like to have a confidential conversation and find out more about this opportunity, then get in touch with Johnathan Potts at Search 5.0 - 07880850450 or click on the apply button below.