Head of Software Engineering

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(C# / Java | Middle / Back Office – Private Credit / Bonds)

We’re retained by a leading financial technology firm operating at the heart of the investment lifecycle, supporting complex asset classes across global markets.

This role suits a senior engineering leader who understands middle and back-office systems and has built platforms supporting private credit, bonds, or fixed income products.

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead engineering teams building core middle/back-office platforms
  • Own architecture and delivery of systems covering data, workflows, and controls
  • Drive platform scalability, resilience, and regulatory readiness
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Ops, and client-facing teams
  • Develop engineering leaders and embed strong delivery discipline

What we’re looking for

  • Senior leadership experience in C# or Java engineering environments
  • Strong domain knowledge across middle/back office investment systems
  • Exposure to private credit, fixed income, bonds, or similar asset classes
  • Experience building data-heavy, workflow-driven, highly regulated platforms
  • Able to bridge technical execution with business and client requirements

Why this role

  • High-impact leadership role in a specialist financial domain
  • Long-term platform build rather than short-term delivery
  • Strong engineering culture with real investment in quality
  • Competitive senior-level package and influence at board level
  • Up to £170,000 basic depending on experience.

If you are interested in learning more about this role click on the apply button below or contact Con at Harrington Starr

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Company: Harrington Starr
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Location: London
Job Description:

(C# / Java | Middle / Back Office – Private Credit / Bonds)

We’re retained by a leading financial technology firm operating at the heart of the investment lifecycle, supporting complex asset classes across global markets.

This role suits a senior engineering leader who understands middle and back-office systems and has built platforms supporting private credit, bonds, or fixed income products.

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead engineering teams building core middle/back-office platforms
  • Own architecture and delivery of systems covering data, workflows, and controls
  • Drive platform scalability, resilience, and regulatory readiness
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Ops, and client-facing teams
  • Develop engineering leaders and embed strong delivery discipline

What we’re looking for

  • Senior leadership experience in C# or Java engineering environments
  • Strong domain knowledge across middle/back office investment systems
  • Exposure to private credit, fixed income, bonds, or similar asset classes
  • Experience building data-heavy, workflow-driven, highly regulated platforms
  • Able to bridge technical execution with business and client requirements

Why this role

  • High-impact leadership role in a specialist financial domain
  • Long-term platform build rather than short-term delivery
  • Strong engineering culture with real investment in quality
  • Competitive senior-level package and influence at board level
  • Up to £170,000 basic depending on experience.

If you are interested in learning more about this role click on the apply button below or contact Con at Harrington Starr

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: March 19th, 2026