Senior Director, Software Engineering

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech client is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering in Belfast. This role requires extensive experience in software engineering and management, leading teams to deliver reliable, high-performance systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering roles before management.
• 5+ years in management, leading a department of around 100 people.
• Development background in C# or C++ is a significant bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams across multiple locations in software engineering delivery.
• Collaborate with C-level stakeholders and other departments.
• Ensure high-performance, high-availability systems.

Skills

Agile development

Cross-functional collaboration

DevOps principles

Job description

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Senior Director, Software Engineering, Belfast

Client:

Trust In SODA

Location:

Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior Director, Software Engineering

We've just had a fantastic new role go live with one of our long-term FinTech clients in Belfast. If you're a Senior Manager considering your next move, you'll definitely want to take a look!

My client is looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to join at the Director level and lead teams both internally and off-shore across multiple locations. You need a strong technical background and experience stepping into senior management, leading teams, setting strategies, and working closely with C-level stakeholders.

It's crucial that you've worked in a very fast-paced environment. FinTech/Payments experience is ideal, but any internet-facing environment where zero downtime is crucial would be suitable.

As the lead of the Belfast office from a software engineering delivery standpoint, you'll need to collaborate confidently with multiple teams and departments across the site.

Required Profile:

• Background of 10+ years in software engineering roles before transitioning into management
• 5+ years in management, leading a department of around 100 people
• Experience with Agile development
• Leading teams to deliver in high-performance, high-availability systems where reliability is crucial
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles
• Experience leading departments across multiple geographical locations
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
• Development background in C# or C++ is a significant bonus

If this sounds like the next step in your career, please submit your CV or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more information.