Head of Software Development

Sosuv; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sosuv is seeking a Head of Software Development to lead a cross-functional team delivering scalable trading tools, APIs, and platforms for our fintech clients. You will own product delivery across internal and client projects, collaborating with product managers and clients to align roadmaps and ensure high-quality software in a fast-paced finance-tech environment.

The role blends leadership with hands-on delivery, requiring strong architectural vision, team mentorship, and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE from premier institute.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience leading tech teams from MVP to scale.
• Strong knowledge of Java, Node.js, Python, React, Angular.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices and Git.
• Familiar with Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, and DevOps.
• Knowledge of AI/ML, LangGraph/LangChain, and DSA.
• Understanding of financial markets and trading concepts.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional development team on internal products and client projects.
• Balance product roadmap work with custom client requests.
• Oversee design, development, and delivery of web, mobile, and backend applications.
• Collaborate with PMs, UI/UX, QA, and DevOps to plan and prioritize work.
• Architect scalable, modular solutions meeting functional and non-functional requirements.
• Review code and enforce high standards for performance, security, and reliability.
• Manage delivery across multiple projects and modules.
• Engage stakeholders for requirements, sprint planning, and roadmap alignment.
• Monitor timelines and risks to ensure timely delivery.
• Stay current with new technologies and drive productivity improvements.

Skills

Java

Node.js

Python

React

Angular

DSA

LangGraph

LangChain

AI/ML

Leadership

Agile

CI/CD

DevOps

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in CS/SE

Tools

REST APIs

Microservices

Git

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Company Profile:

We are a technology firm in the UK, and India focussed on the financial services domain. Our clients are the world's major fintech players. We are looking for intelligent, talented and motivated individuals who are up for a challenge and believe in our vision. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Description:

Head of Software Development

As the head of Software Development, you will lead a cross-functional team responsible for developing scalable trading tools, APIs, and platforms. You’ll work closely with product managers and clients to deliver both in-house solutions and tailored implementations for our client base in the trading domain.

This role blends product ownership, client interaction, team management and hands-on technical delivery—ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, finance-tech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of junior and mid-level developers working on both internal product development and client-facing projects.
• Prioritize development efforts between product roadmap features and custom client requests.
• Lead the design, development, and delivery of web, mobile, or backend applications in both client and internal product contexts.
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, QA, and DevOps teams to plan and prioritize development activities.
• Architect scalable and modular solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Review code, enforce best practices, and ensure high standards in performance, security, and reliability.
• Manage technical delivery across multiple concurrent projects or product modules.
• Engage with stakeholders for requirements gathering, sprint planning, and roadmap alignment.
• Monitor timelines, conduct risk assessments, and ensure timely delivery.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovations that enhance productivity or user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from a premier institution like IITs/NITs.
• Minimum 10 years of professional software development experience. Strong knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Java, Node.js, Python, React, Angular) and DSA concepts.
• Good understandng of AI/LLM frameworks, especially LangGraph and LangChain, for workflow orchestration and conversational/agentic systems.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Exposure to product lifecycle from MVP to scale.
• Good understanding of AI/ML Technologies(
• Good understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and version control (Git).
• Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps collaboration.
• Understanding of financial markets, trading concepts, and algorithms would be a plus. Experience with trading platforms and APIs would be a plus.
• Knowledge of quantitative analysis, statistics, and risk management.
• Familiarity with order execution systems, FIX Protocol and market data feeds would be a plus. Strong mathematical and statistical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication ,teamwork and leadership skills.