Head of Software Engineering – C++ Fintech

Overview

As Head of Software Engineering, you will lead a high-performance engineering function for a top-tier fintech client known for ultra-low latency trading. You’ll guide architecture, drive performance and reliability, and mentor cross-functional teams including QA. You’ll shape technical strategy and spearhead initiatives that unlock new business lines and operational efficiency. This role suits techies who want to work at scale in a fast-paced, open-culture environment and make a meaningful impact.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent salary and benefits package
• large bonus from day 1
• ongoing training
• structured career path
• hybrid London working

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of software engineers
• Manage and develop a team of independent QA engineers for automated testing
• Provide technical direction on performance, reliability and functionality
• Contribute to operational strategy and performance with the management team
• Design, engineer, and test highly reliable services
• Lead company-wide projects to develop new business lines and improve efficiency
• Lead others in debugging complex engineering and operational problems
• Operate in an agile, fast-paced development environment and evangelise new technologies

Key requirements

• Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Degree in Computer Science or a STEM Subject
• Strong knowledge of equities and derivatives markets
• Strong background in C++
• Strong experience in automated testing, unit testing
• Familiar with open source software (evaluation/procurement, licensing issues)
• SQL background
• Agile

• leadership
• mentoring
• problem-solving
• C++
• automated testing/unit testing
• SQL

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