Chapter Lead - Software Engineering (FTC up to 12 months)
£50,000 - £70,000 per annum
IT Function
37.5 hours per week
Hybrid (UK-based) - 2 days working from home per week
Fixed Term Contract (up to 12 months)
Shape the Future of Fintech Engineering
Ready to step into a role where you can lead exceptional people, drive real change, and deliver technology that matters?
We're looking for a Chapter Lead to join a high-impact fintech transformation programme, where modern engineering powers real-world financial services at scale.
You'll operate within a product-led environment, building secure, scalable platforms handling millions of transactions, while leading a talented engineering chapter working across cross-functional squads.
This is a role where your impact will be visible, meaningful, and immediate.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading & Inspiring People
Build, lead and develop a high-performing team of software engineers
Champion a coaching-first, inclusive culture
Own the full employee lifecycle, from hiring through to progression
Create an environment of innovation, accountability, and psychological safetyDriving Technical Excellence
Provide hands-on technical leadership across modern engineering practices
Shape the delivery of scalable, secure fintech platforms
Champion DevOps, CI/CD, and continuous improvement
Collaborate closely with Product, Architecture, and stakeholdersStrategic Impact
Contribute to technical strategy and roadmap direction
Support a major fintech transformation journey
Enable strong cross-team collaboration and high-quality deliveryWhat Makes You Stand Out
You're a leader who elevates others as much as you build great software.
Strong background in C#, .NET engineering within complex systems
Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams
Experience in Agile, DevOps, or product-led environments
Passion for building robust, scalable solutions (fintech or regulated experience desirable)
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvementWhy This Role Stands Out
£50,000 - £70,000 salary depending on experience
Work on large-scale fintech platforms with real impact
Be part of a major transformation programme
Strong focus on learning, progression, and leadership growth
Flexible hybrid working
A culture that values people, innovation, and inclusionIf you're looking for more than "just another leadership role" and want to build, shape, and lead within a fast-moving fintech environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV via the application link or contact Chrissie Rehman at (url removed) to take the next step in your career.
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