Head of Software Engineering

(C# / Java | Middle / Back Office – Private Credit / Bonds) We’re retained by a leading financial technology firm operating at the heart of the investment lifecycle, supporting complex asset classes across global markets. This role suits a senior engineering leader who understands middle and back-office systems and has built platforms supporting private credit, bonds, or fixed income products. What you’ll be doing Lead engineering teams building core middle/back-office platforms Own architecture and delivery of systems covering data, workflows, and controls Drive platform scalability, resilience, and regulatory readiness Collaborate closely with Product, Ops, and client-facing teams Develop engineering leaders and embed strong delivery discipline What we’re looking for Senior leadership experience in C# or Java engineering environments Strong domain knowledge across middle/back office investment systems Exposure to private credit, fixed income, bonds, or similar asset classes Experience building data-heavy, workflow-driven, highly regulated platforms Able to bridge technical execution with business and client requirements Why this role High-impact leadership role in a specialist financial domain Long-term platform build rather than short-term delivery Strong engineering culture with real investment in quality Competitive senior-level package and influence at board level Up to £170,000 basic depending on experience.

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