Head of Software Engineering

6 days ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Capital One Full time
About this role

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary leader to join our team as a Head of Software Engineering. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading a team of 400+ engineers across software and quality engineering.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead a team of 400 engineers, providing strategic direction and guidance to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
  2. Develop and implement a comprehensive engineering strategy, aligning with the company's overall business objectives.
  3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improve engineering practices.
  4. Identify and develop talent, ensuring the team has the necessary skills and expertise to meet business needs.
  5. Manage performance and development of team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  6. Represent the engineering function on the UK Tech leadership team, providing input on technical direction and strategy.
  7. Drive effective delivery and pace across multiple outcome teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  8. Liaise with and manage enterprise stakeholders, including those based in the US, to ensure successful collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  9. Lead engagement with third-party suppliers, including Software as a Service companies and Labour providers.
  10. Stay up-to-date with the latest relevant changes in regulation and enterprise process, maintaining a broad knowledge and awareness of the latest technologies and engineering practices.
  11. Participate in technical design reviews, ensuring a clear and consistent approach to engineering practices.
Requirements
  1. Proven track record of leading large software engineering teams, with a strong focus on delivering high-performance results.
  2. Ability to solve complex challenges across people, process, and technology, with a passion for driving innovation and improvement.
  3. Experience in recruiting and developing great engineering talent, with a focus on building structures to support growth and development.
  4. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt and communicate compellingly to any audience, including internal and external stakeholders.
  5. Knowledge of the latest native developments within AWS and real-world experience.
  6. Understanding of the latest cybersecurity trends and their impact on engineering practice.
  7. Ability to work within enterprise policies and guidelines, while customizing to fit the UK business needs.
  8. Knowledge of the UK/US regulatory, consumer lending, and technology landscapes (preferred).
What We Offer
  1. A competitive salary and benefits package, including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement, and private medical insurance.
  2. Opportunities for career growth and development, with access to our Capital One University training programs and external providers.
  3. A dynamic and inclusive work environment, with a focus on collaboration and connection.
  4. Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working models and access to our offices and facilities.
About Capital One

Capital One is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe in building diverse and inclusive teams, and we are proud to partner with organizations that share our values. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, and you want to join a company that is committed to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this role.



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