Head of Software Engineering - International Payments

Head of Software Engineering - International Payments

Location: Edinburgh

Department: Technology / Payments Engineering

Full-time Permanent Competitive Salary Up to £155,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Lead the Future of Global Payments Technology

Are you a strategic technology leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and driving innovation at scale? This long standing and flagship organisation are looking for a dynamic Head of Software Engineering to lead their International Payments engineering division - the powerhouse behind their cross-border transaction systems.

About the Role

As Head of Software Engineering, you will shape the technical vision and engineering strategy for our global payments infrastructure. You'll lead a team of engineering managers and senior developers across multiple regions, ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-availability solutions that support millions of transactions daily.

You'll work closely with Product, Architecture, Compliance, and Operations to ensure our technology meets the highest standards - from regulatory compliance to real-time performance.

What You'll Do

• Define and execute the engineering roadmap for international payments
• Build, lead, and inspire a globally distributed team of engineers and leaders
• Champion engineering best practices, modern DevOps principles, and agile delivery
• Drive architecture evolution of our payments platform (ISO 20022, SWIFT, SEPA, real-time rails)
• Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and regulatory-compliant
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align tech strategy with business goals
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in complex, regulated environments
• Deep understanding of payment systems, messaging standards, and global rails
• Strong background in software architecture and cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, microservices)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• A passion for innovation, delivery, and building robust financial systems

Why Join Them?

The organisation are transforming the way the world moves money. You'll join a mission-driven team that values collaboration, technical excellence, and real-world impact. Enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and the chance to shape the future of global payments.

Ready to build the future of international finance? Apply today.