Head of Software Development - FinTech (Hybrid)

Placements24; Southampton; Híbrido; GBP 41.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Employee stock options

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a Head of Software Development to lead multiple engineering teams in a FinTech environment. The role drives technical strategy, architecture, and agile delivery across the product portfolio.

The position requires a Master’s degree, 8+ years in software development plus 5+ years in leadership, with strong FinTech exposure and budget oversight. A hybrid work model is offered to balance collaboration and flexibility.

Formación

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years in software development; at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading and scaling software development teams in FinTech.
• Strong understanding of modern software architecture patterns (microservices, SOA).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage multiple software development teams, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture.
• Define and drive the technical vision and roadmap for software development initiatives.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle from conceptualization to deployment and maintenance.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, providing guidance on technical best practices and career growth.
• Manage development budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Educación

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a Head of Software Development to lead multiple engineering teams in a FinTech environment. The role drives technical strategy, architecture, and agile delivery across the product portfolio.

The position requires a Master’s degree, 8+ years in software development plus 5+ years in leadership, with strong FinTech exposure and budget oversight. A hybrid work model is offered to balance collaboration and flexibility.