🌍 Head of Software Engineering – International Payments
📍 Location: Edinburgh
💼 Department: Technology / Payments Engineering
🕒 Full-time | Permanent | Competitive Salary Up to £155,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Lead the Future of Global Payments Technology
Are you a strategic technology leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and driving innovation at scale? This long standing and flagship organisation are looking for a dynamic Head of Software Engineering to lead their International Payments engineering division – the powerhouse behind their cross-border transaction systems.
About the Role
As Head of Software Engineering, you will shape the technical vision and engineering strategy for our global payments infrastructure. You'll lead a team of engineering managers and senior developers across multiple regions, ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-availability solutions that support millions of transactions daily.
You’ll work closely with Product, Architecture, Compliance, and Operations to ensure our technology meets the highest standards – from regulatory compliance to real-time performance.
What You’ll Do
* Define and execute the engineering roadmap for international payments
* Build, lead, and inspire a globally distributed team of engineers and leaders
* Champion engineering best practices, modern DevOps principles, and agile delivery
* Drive architecture evolution of our payments platform (ISO 20022, SWIFT, SEPA, real-time rails)
* Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and regulatory-compliant
* Collaborate with stakeholders to align tech strategy with business goals
* Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience leading engineering teams in complex, regulated environments
* Deep understanding of payment systems, messaging standards, and global rails
* Strong background in software architecture and cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, microservices)
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* A passion for innovation, delivery, and building robust financial systems
Why Join Them?
The organisation are transforming the way the world moves money. You'll join a mission-driven team that values collaboration, technical excellence, and real-world impact. Enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and the chance to shape the future of global payments.
Ready to build the future of international finance? Apply today.