Job Description

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.

INDTECH

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