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Head of Software Engineering, Nottingham
Client:
Capital One
Location:
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
2a7ea8543502
Job Views:
10
Posted:
28.04.2025
Expiry Date:
12.06.2025
Job Description:
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
About this role
We are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our team of over 400 engineers. The ideal candidate will have a clear vision for future engineering talent needs, inspire teams, and demonstrate technical rigor.
You will be responsible for structuring our engineering teams within and across outcome-driven groups, leading people and communication effectively. You should be capable of solving complex technological challenges at scale and influencing the company's direction.
Technical expertise is necessary to ensure consistent patterns and effective technical choices, while navigating UK and US regulations. You will collaborate with business leadership and enterprise stakeholders, providing objective assessments of solutions' costs and risks, and defining clear pathways forward.
You will shape our team culture through your interactions and lead as a senior UK business leader.
What you’ll do in this role:
* Lead a team of 400 engineers across software and quality engineering
* Strategic organizational design for upcoming years, overseeing engineering and architecture of both built and SaaS capabilities
* Recruit top talent and develop a clear development agenda, actively managing performance
* Participate in UK Tech leadership and manage stakeholders at ExCo and Board levels
* Ensure effective, timely delivery across outcome teams
* Manage relationships with enterprise stakeholders, mainly in the US
* Lead engagement with third-party suppliers, including SaaS providers and labor vendors
* Stay updated on relevant regulations and enterprise processes
* Maintain knowledge of current technologies and engineering practices
* Contribute to technical design reviews, promoting consistent engineering practices
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience leading large software engineering teams with high performance
* Ability to solve complex challenges involving people, processes, and technology; curiosity and comfort with ambiguity; strong critical thinking
* Passion for recruiting and developing engineering talent at scale
* Ability to deliver results individually and enable teams through established patterns and practices
* Excellent communication skills adaptable to diverse audiences
* Experience with AWS and awareness of cybersecurity trends
* Understanding of enterprise policies, UK/US regulations, and consumer lending landscapes (preferred)
Where and how you'll work
This is a permanent role based in Nottingham or London, with a hybrid working model: in-office 3 days a week (Tues, Wed, Thu).
What’s in it for you
* Contribute to organizational transformation with competitive rewards
* Career progression with Capital One University and external training
* Access to benefits like pension, bonus, private medical insurance, flexible benefits
* Modern, inspiring workspaces with amenities in Nottingham and London
How we recruit
We value diversity and inclusivity, partnering with organizations like Women in Finance, Race At Work Charters, and others to promote representation and support networks. We are committed to fair, accessible recruitment processes and offer benefits for all ages and stages. If needed, reasonable adjustments are available; please contact us.
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