Head of PIM Engineering

Railpen; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking a Head of PIM Engineering to lead the development of scalable systems for investment decision-making. This role requires significant experience in Cloud-native application development and leadership of cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will mentor team members and ensure alignment with strategic technology goals. Located in London, this position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits including generous annual leave and a robust pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous annual bonus plan

Membership of the Railways Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Health cash plan

Flexible working options

12 months full pay maternity leave

6 months full pay paternity leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading large-scale, Cloud-native application development.
• Proficient in multiple programming languages including C#, Python, Typescript, and SQL.
• Knowledge of software design architectural concepts essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable investment-focused systems for the PIM team.
• Lead a high-performing engineering team.
• Ensure alignment between technology platform and business strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud-native solutions

C#

Python

Typescript

SQL

Event-driven Architecture

Microservices

API Development

Agile methodologies

Tools

Docker

Node.js

Angular

Job description

Head of PIM Engineering

A newly created exciting opportunity to join the PIM (Pension Investment Management) team as the Head of PIM Engineering. This is a permanent opportunity based in our London office (hybrid working).

Who we are

Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds.

Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.

To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here.

The role

As the Head of PIM Engineering you will be responsible for building and maintaining stable and scalable Investment & Client focused systems and applications that enhance decision making for the PIM business. Within this role you will ensure that the technology platform is aligned with the business technology strategy whilst you actively communicate, educate and champion technology direction and decisions to the wider team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a high-performing engineering team, with a focus on leadership rather than hands-on development or coding.

The person

We are looking for someone with significant demonstrable experience of leading large-scale, complex and distributed applications development of Cloud-native solutions. You’re highly proficient in multiple languages (i.e. C#, Python, Typescript, SQL etc.) and have excellent knowledge and understanding of software design/architectural concepts (e.g. Event-driven Architecture, Microservices, Domain-driven design, SOLID, DRY, SoC, etc). You’re also familiar with frameworks like Node.js, Angular etc, API’s such as SOAP, REST, and containers and building containers like Docker.

An industry background of working in highly regulated, compliant, certified financial services environments is essential. You’ll also have a strong understanding of ISO27001, Cybersecurity and Secure software development lifecycles. Experience of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid approaches to delivering across the entire SDLC is required and you’ll be adept at managing agile ceremonies and practices.

In this key leadership role, you’ll bring proven experience of leading cross functional teams of technologists, and the capability to mentor their growth, development and learning. You’ll have the ability to navigate the unknown and lead from the front to drive solutions, whilst fostering your continuous learning mindset throughout the engineering team. Highly experienced in managing senior stakeholders, you’re adept at building trusted collaborative relationships and delivering end-to-end outcomes that truly meet client and business needs.

Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for.You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members.

What we can offer you

Rewarding you

• A competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous annual bonus plan
• We provide membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay
• 4x Life Assurance cover
• Colleague referral scheme

Heath & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Health cash plan
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccination

Lifestyle

• We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave
• Buy and sell holidays
• Give as you earn scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Flexible half days leave
• Electric vehicle leasing
• Cycle to work scheme

Next Steps

Please apply for the apply button or visit Careers Page by 6th January 2026.

Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life