OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Engineering to lead and scale a high-performing engineering function within the Financial Services domain. This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of engineering culture, capability, and delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping what "good" looks like over the next 6-12 months, while building an environment where engineers can do their best work.This is a significant opportunity for someone excited by building teams, developing people, and creating a strong, modern engineering culture.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide overall leadership and direction for the engineering functionDefine and articulate what success looks like for engineering in the first 6 months and beyondBuild, lead, and retain outstanding engineers across squads (full-stack and software-focused)Drive a strong engineering culture, including developer guilds, collaboration, and continuous improvementPartner closely with Architecture, Product, and other senior stakeholdersBe hands‑on where needed, with the ability to sit down with architects and engineers to shape solutionsEstablish modern software engineering and DevOps practicesCreate an environment that attracts top engineering talent and enables them to thriveAct as a mentor and leader, inspiring teams around what they can achieveRequired Experience & SkillsProven experience in a senior engineering leadership role (Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager / similar)Strong background in modern software engineering and DevOps environmentsExperience building and scaling engineering teams and delivery capabilityAbility to work closely with architecture and influence technical directionStrong people leadership, coaching, and culture-building skillsComfortable operating in a growing or evolving engineering organisationPassion for developing engineers and creating high‑performing teamsWhat Success Looks LikeA clearly defined and well‑communicated engineering visionStrong, engaged engineering teams aligned to business goalsImproved delivery, quality, and engineering standardsA positive, collaborative engineering culture with clear career pathsAbout Korn FerryKorn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
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