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Vice President Software Engineering
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City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Location
City of Edinburgh
Posted
June 16, 2026
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Job Description
Our client, a rapidly scaling fintech, is seeking an exceptional Vice President of Software Engineering to lead and evolve a large, high-performing engineering organisation. This role sits at the intersection of technical leadership, organisational scale, and AI‑driven innovation. You will take ownership of an engineering function of 100–120 Software Engineers, supported by 6 Software Engineering Managers, and play a central role in shaping both capability and culture during a critical growth phase. This is a true player‑coach position—requiring deep technical credibility alongside proven leadership at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and scale a multi‑layered engineering organisation, ensuring strong leadership at every level.
- Own delivery against a complex product roadmap, driving measurable business outcomes.
- Define engineering strategy, architecture, and organisational design aligned to growth objectives.
- Maintain hands‑o...