Senior Director of Software Engineering

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in London is seeking an experienced director of engineering to drive excellence within a high-performing technology environment. You will lead teams, manage delivery of software products, and ensure operational readiness. Strong technical skills in C#, Angular, and Azure are essential. We offer a dynamic work culture focused on collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing software teams and delivering complex systems.
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in modern technologies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Agile development.

Responsibilities

• Drive engineering excellence and manage cross-functional teams.
• Guide the delivery of complex software solutions.
• Act as a key liaison between engineering and other departments.

Skills

Team Leadership

Agile Methodologies

C#

Angular

Azure Cloud Services

Messaging Systems

Operational Excellence

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced director of engineering on behalf of a FinTech client to take a key leadership role within a fast-paced, high-performing technology environment. Reporting to the head of engineering, you will be responsible for driving engineering excellence, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable software products.

What You’ll Be Doing

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead and grow a team of skilled engineers by fostering a culture built on ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to enhance individual and team performance.
• Recognize and cultivate emerging talent to build a pipeline of future leaders and technical experts.
• Create an inclusive and engaging team atmosphere where innovation and accountability thrive.

Engineering Delivery & Technical Oversight

• Guide the delivery of complex software solutions that meet performance, quality, and time-to-market expectations.
• Break down business requirements into actionable engineering plans, ensuring effective execution across the team.
• Advocate and implement best practices in engineering, including Agile methodologies, CI/CD, automated testing, and source control.

Technology Strategy & Innovation

• Leverage deep expertise in technologies such as C#, Angular, Microsoft Azure, messaging systems, and modern data platforms to lead the evolution of in-house systems.
• Provide architectural direction and technical leadership, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, and maintainable.
• Ensure comprehensive technical documentation and production readiness across all deliverables.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison between engineering and other departments, including product, operations, and commercial functions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work with partners across the business to align engineering output with strategic goals.

Operational Readiness & Support

• Participate in a shared on-call rotation, serving as a senior escalation point for technical incidents.
• Establish strong support practices to maintain the reliability and performance of core platforms.
• Drive post-incident analysis to identify long-term solutions and improve system stability.
• Promote operational excellence, with a focus on security, uptime, and efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• A seasoned engineering leader with a proven track record of successfully managing software teams and delivering complex systems.
• Strong technical background, including hands-on experience with C#, Angular, Azure cloud services, messaging infrastructure, and databases.
• Deep understanding of designing and implementing distributed, service-oriented architectures with a domain-driven approach.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Agile development and secure coding practices.
• Industry experience related to complex transactional systems or financial platforms is beneficial but not essential.