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to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.About This RoleWe are looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team of 100+ engineers. Were looking for someone who is results-oriented, able to partner with business leaders and go toe-to-toe with the best engineers on technical rigour.Youll be responsible for all the technologists within a series of our outcome teams: established to drive forward business outcomes. Youll be an excellent leader of people and communicator. Youll be able to seamlessly switch from executive-level progress conversations, to diving deep into solutions, to contributing to strategic discussions around roadmaps. Youll be able to provide clear thinking and direction to cut through ambiguity.Youll be able to partner well with the local business leadership team and with enterprise stakeholders; providing objective assessments of the likely cost and risk trade-offs for different solutions, and clear paths forward.What Youll DoLeadership of a team of 100+ technologists (Software Engineers, Quality Engineers and Architects): operating engineering at scale within a complex regulated environmentWork together with Product and Design teams on the overall product roadmap for key business capabilities and goalsElevate great talent and ensure you have a clear agenda for development in the team. Actively manage performance across the team to develop talent over timeDrive for effective delivery with pace and precision across the different outcome teamsLiaising with and managing enterprise stakeholders primarily based in the US, who often have deep expertise on particular domainsManage a team with a blend of associates and third party engineers, and ensure effective oversight of the relevant third parties within the domain.Seek and share the context of the wider organisation, its purpose, commitments and opportunities to enable and engage your team with customer and organisational outcomesStay up to date with the latest relevant changes in regulation and enterprise processMaintain broad knowledge and awareness of the latest relevant technologies and engineering practicesBe a key voice in technical design reviews - ensuring a clear and consistent approach to engineering practicesSupport the career growth and development of the team

What Were Looking ForYoull have a clear track record of leading large software engineering teams, and a proven track record of driving high performanceYoull be able to solve complex challenges across people, process and technology. A high level of intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity is essential. You will have the ability to deep dive on different technology options quickly and provide recommendations on a path forward.You will have excellent critical thinking skills and be able to provide thoughtful and effective counsel to leaders across the businessYoure passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talentYoull be able to drive results quickly individually, whilst enabling others through the establishing of clear patterns and practices for engineering teams.Youll possess excellent communication skills, with an ability to adapt and communicate compellingly and with authenticity to any audience (including internal and external stakeholders)Youll be aware of the latest native developments within AWS and have real world experienceYoull have an understanding of the latest cybersecurity trends and how they impact engineering practiceYoull be able to work within enterprise policies/guidelines while customising to fit the UK to strike the right balanceYoure comfortable in reaching pragmatic outcomes between short-term and long-term business needsKnowledge of the UK / US regulatory, consumer lending and technology landscapes (preferred)

Where And How You''ll WorkThis is a permanent position based in our London offices.We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.Were big on collaboration and connection, so youll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.Whats In It For YouBring us all this - and youll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformationWe offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leaveOpen-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee caf

What You Should Know About How We RecruitWe pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know its about what you do, not just what you say. Thats why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.We Also Partner With Organisations Including The Women In Finance And Race At Work Charters, Stonewall And UpReach To Find People From Every Walk Of Life And Help Them Thrive With Us. We Have a Whole Host Of Internal Networks And Support Groups You Could Be Involved In, To Name a FewREACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and alliesOutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associatesMind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for allWomen in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in techEmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industryEnabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversitySeniority level

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