Head of Software Engineering

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Head of Software Engineering

Associate Vice President @ Harrington Starr

Head of Software Engineering

(C# / Java | Big Tech Background)

We’re partnering with a high-growth, global financial technology firm building mission‑critical platforms used by some of the world’s most sophisticated investment managers.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who has scaled large engineering organisations in Big Tech or top‑tier product companies, and now wants ownership, influence, and genuine impact.

What you’ll be doing

  • Set technical vision, architecture standards, and engineering culture at scale.
  • Own and lead a multi-team software engineering organisation across C# / Java.
  • Drive delivery of highly available, distributed, cloud‑native systems.
  • Partner closely with Product, Architecture, and Executive leadership.
  • Build, mentor, and retain senior engineering leaders and ICs.
  • Balance hands‑on technical depth with strategic execution.

What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience leading engineering teams (20–30+ engineers).
  • Strong background in C# or Java within complex, high‑scale environments.
  • Experience in Big Tech or elite product‑led organisations.
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud platforms, and modern SDLC.
  • Comfortable operating at exec level while still technical and credible.

Why this role

  • Greenfield leadership mandate with real autonomy.
  • Complex domain, long‑term roadmap, and meaningful engineering challenges.
  • Competitive compensation + long‑term incentive upside.
  • Hybrid working, senior visibility, and global scope.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

If you are interested in learning more please click on the apply button below or reach out to Con at Harrington Starr.

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Location:
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£150,000 - £200,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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