Head of Software Engineering

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr