Head Of Software Engineering (Banking)
Posted 1 day ago by Consol Partners
Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
London, UK
Summary: The role of Head of Engineering within a major banking programme is a high-visibility position requiring a candidate with significant technical expertise and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders. The successful individual will lead engineering delivery, enhance existing capabilities, and represent engineering at senior forums, combining strategic direction with hands-on leadership. This position demands a strong background in software development and senior leadership experience in complex environments, particularly within financial services. The role requires onsite presence two days a week, with no additional remote flexibility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and uphold engineering standards and ways of working
- Lead and scale delivery with confidence, quality, and consistency
- Represent engineering with authority at senior stakeholder forums
Key Skills:
- Originated as a software developer and retains technical credibility
- Deep understanding of the full SDLC from design through to release and operations
- Senior leadership experience in large, complex environments
- Financial services experience essential; banking strongly preferred
- Consultancy mindset with strong commercial awareness
- Proven ability to deliver consistently in high-pressure settings
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We're recruiting for a strategically important, high-visibility role within a major banking programme. This requirement comes via direct instruction from a senior consulting partner and demands a Head of Engineering with genuine gravitas, technical depth, and the authority to operate credibly with senior stakeholders.
The successful candidate will lead and scale engineering delivery, strengthen existing capability, and represent engineering at senior forums. This is a hands-on leadership role combining strategic direction with delivery oversight.
Key Outcomes
- Define and uphold engineering standards and ways of working
- Lead and scale delivery with confidence, quality, and consistency
- Represent engineering with authority at senior stakeholder forums
Candidate Profile
- Originated as a software developer and retains technical credibility
- Deep understanding of the full SDLC from design through to release and operations
- Senior leadership experience in large, complex environments
- Financial services experience essential; banking strongly preferred
- Consultancy mindset with strong commercial awareness
- Proven ability to deliver consistently in high-pressure settings
Location & Travel Requirements
- Onsite presence required two days per week
- No further remote flexibility beyond this
- Candidates must be UK based and able to meet the onsite cadence
Evaluation Focus
- Gravitas and presence with senior stakeholders
- Technical depth and full SDLC awareness from a software developer origin
- Track record of building and professionalising engineering teams
- Consultancy and commercial judgement
- Commitment to the required onsite cadence
If you meet the criteria and are interested in this opportunity, please reach out directly or submit your profile for consideration.