Head of Software Development

Company Profile: We are a technology firm in the UK, and India focussed on the financial services domain. Our clients are the world's major fintech players. We are looking for intelligent, talented and motivated individuals who are up for a challenge and believe in our vision. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Description: Head of Software Development
As the Head of Software Development, you will lead a cross-functional team responsible for developing scalable trading tools, APIs, and platforms. You’ll work closely with product managers and clients to deliver both in-house solutions and tailored implementations for our client base in the trading domain.
This role blends product ownership, client interaction, team management and hands-on technical delivery—ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, finance-tech environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of junior and mid-level developers working on both internal product development and client-facing projects.
Prioritize development efforts between product roadmap features and custom client requests.
Lead the design, development, and delivery of web, mobile, or backend applications in both client and internal product contexts.
Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, QA, and DevOps teams to plan and prioritize development activities.
Architect scalable and modular solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
Review code, enforce best practices, and ensure high standards in performance, security, and reliability.
Manage technical delivery across multiple concurrent projects or product modules.
Engage with stakeholders for requirements gathering, sprint planning, and roadmap alignment.
Monitor timelines, conduct risk assessments, and ensure timely delivery.
Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovations that enhance productivity or user experience.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from a premier institution like IITs/NITs.
Minimum 10 years of professional software development experience. Strong knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Java, Node.js, Python, React, Angular) and DSA concepts.
Proven experience in AI/ML development.
Good understandng of AI/LLM frameworks, especially LangGraph and LangChain, for workflow orchestration and conversational/agentic systems.
Minimum 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role.
Exposure to product lifecycle from MVP to scale.
Good understanding of AI/ML Technologies(
Good understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and version control (Git).
Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps collaboration.
Understanding of financial markets, trading concepts, and algorithms would be a plus. Experience with trading platforms and APIs would be a plus.
Knowledge of quantitative analysis, statistics, and risk management.
Familiarity with order execution systems, FIX Protocol and market data feeds would be a plus. Strong mathematical and statistical skills.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication ,teamwork and leadership skills.