Head of Software Engineering - Front End

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White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London
Director of Software Engineering
We are looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team of 100+ engineers. You'll be able to seamlessly switch from executive-level progress conversations, to diving deep into solutions, to contributing to strategic discussions around roadmaps. You'll be able to partner well with the local business leadership team and with enterprise stakeholders; providing objective assessments of the likely cost and risk trade-offs for different solutions, and clear paths forward.
Leadership of a team of 100+ technologists (Software Engineers, Quality Engineers and Architects): operating engineering at scale within a complex regulated environment
Elevate great talent and ensure you have a clear agenda for development in the team. Actively manage performance across the team to develop talent over time
Maintain broad knowledge and awareness of the latest relevant technologies and engineering practices
Be a key voice in technical design reviews - ensuring a clear and consistent approach to engineering practices
Support the career growth and development of the team

You'll have a clear track record of leading large software engineering teams, and a proven track record of driving high performance
You're passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent
You'll be able to drive results quickly individually, whilst enabling others through the establishing of clear patterns and practices for engineering teams.
You'll be aware of the latest native developments within AWS and have real world experience
You'll have an understanding of the latest cybersecurity trends and how they impact engineering practice
You'll be able to work within enterprise policies/guidelines while customising to fit the UK to strike the right balance
You're comfortable in reaching pragmatic outcomes between short-term and long-term business needs
Knowledge of the UK / US regulatory, consumer lending and technology landscapes (preferred)

This is a permanent position based in our London offices.
We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.
We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee caf

Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:
REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech
EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry
Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.
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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
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Location:
Hanwell, Greater London
Job Type:
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