Head of Software Development

REC SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FinTech firm is looking for a Head of Software Development to lead their development and QA teams. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in software development within the financial technology sector, specifically trading. Responsibilities include managing projects, supporting team members' growth, and report to the CEO/COO. The firm offers various benefits and a collaborative work environment, with a requirement to be in-office 4 days a week.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid days off for personal events

Buy/sell holiday trading scheme

2 days paid charity leave

Employee pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Company-paid healthcare cash plan

Company Share Options scheme

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in software development in financial technology (trading).
• Essential to have worked with C#, C++, SQL, .NET.
• Experience as a line manager or mentor in technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources and projects across Development and QA functions.
• Conduct performance management and regular appraisals of direct reports.
• Deliver monthly progress reports to the CEO / COO.

Skills

C#

C++

SQL

.NET

Development management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Job description

Head of Software Development (C#,C++, SQL, .NET, Trading, FinTech, Financial Technology, financial Services)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Of Software Development to join

my clients

Development department, Ideally we seek candidates who have experience within FinTech (financial technology) and Trading. This is a senior role reporting directly to the COO, with overall responsibility for both our Software Development and QA teams.

As Head Of Software Development you will join a global FinTech firm, headquartered in the UK with offices in major capitals around the globe. My client is one of the worlds leading software systems integrators to the retail foreign exchange and crypto trading markets. An award-winning company, my client has developed a number of industry-first products to help improve the capabilities of retail brokers and crypto providers across the globe.

Benefits

• 25 days basic annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Paid days off on your birthday, a house move, and your wedding
• Buy / sell holiday trading scheme
• 2 days paid charity leave per year
• Better than matching employee pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Payroll Giving charity donation scheme
• Company-paid healthcare cash plan
• Company Share Options scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Resource and project management across both the Development and QA functions.
• Performance management of all direct reports, including regular 1-2-1s, conducting annual appraisals, and managing performance.
• Support individual team members in their professional development and acquisition of new skills.
• Monthly reports delivered to CEO / COO on department progress.
• Work closely with the head of client services to prioritise new fixes and features.
• Ensure tracking tools such as Jira and TFS are used to the highest of standards.
• Contribute to the product road map.
• Act as a point of internal escalation for the company's on-call support line alongside other members of the management team.
• Actively develop products when needed. Splitting time 20 / 80 with development and management responsibilities.

Skills and Experience

• Ideally you will Have 7+ years experience in a software development role in financial technology specifically trading.
• Essential to have worked with C#,C++, SQL, .NET
• Have experience as a line manager or mentor of people in technical roles.
• Have strong organisational skills including management of Jira
• A strong technical mindset and a desire to be a product knowledge expert
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable with speaking directly with customers where needed
• Be extremely resilient and havea positive attitude andbeable to perseverethroughchallenging situationsto completion.
• Be educated to University level Bachelors Degree (or equivalent).

You should ideally :

• Have a financial services background or experience, preferably in the FX or Crypto trading.

Working Hours & Location :

• 37.5 hours per week; 7.5 hour day with flexible start time.
• Essential to be in the office 4 days per week.