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Director of Software Engineering (Hybrid) £140,000 + Bonus Hybrid Working - 3 Days in Office / 2 Days Remote London Based We are looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead and grow a team of up to 30 Java engineers responsible for a large-scale, distributed financial platform used across multiple regions. The role has accountability for delivery, team performance, and the evolution of a legacy estate toward a modern, cloud-based, event-driven architecture. You will combine strong people leadership with hands-on technical judgment, working closely with product, delivery, and senior technology leaders to align engineering execution with broader business priorities and ensure reliable, sustainable delivery. Key Requirements Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams of around 30 developersStrong Java engineering background with experience in distributed systemsDemonstrated ownership of complex, multi-team platform delivery and modernisation initiatives