Job Specifications
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced director of engineering on behalf of a FinTech client to take a key leadership role within a fast-paced, high-performing technology environment. Reporting to the head of engineering, you will be responsible for driving engineering excellence, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable software products.
What You'll Be Doing -
Team Leadership & People Development
Lead and grow a team of skilled engineers by fostering a culture built on ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to enhance individual and team performance.
Recognize and cultivate emerging talent to build a pipeline of future leaders and technical experts.
Create an inclusive and engaging team atmosphere where innovation and accountability thrive.
Engineering Delivery & Technical Oversight
Guide the delivery of complex software solutions that meet performance, quality, and time-to-market expectations.
Break down business requirements into actionable engineering plans, ensuring effective execution across the team.
Advocate and implement best practices in engineering, including Agile methodologies, CI/CD, automated testing, and source control.
Technology Strategy & Innovation
Leverage deep expertise in technologies such as C#, Angular, Microsoft Azure, messaging systems, and modern data platforms to lead the evolution of in-house systems.
Provide architectural direction and technical leadership, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, and maintainable.
Ensure comprehensive technical documentation and production readiness across all deliverables.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a key liaison between engineering and other departments, including product, operations, and commercial functions.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Work with partners across the business to align engineering output with strategic goals.
Operational Readiness & Support
Participate in a shared on-call rotation, serving as a senior escalation point for technical incidents.
Establish strong support practices to maintain the reliability and performance of core platforms.
Drive post-incident analysis to identify long-term solutions and improve system stability.
Promote operational excellence, with a focus on security, uptime, and efficiency.
What We're Looking For
A seasoned engineering leader with a proven track record of successfully managing software teams and delivering complex systems.
Strong technical background, including hands-on experience with C#, Angular, Azure cloud services, messaging infrastructure, and databases.
Deep understanding of designing and implementing distributed, service-oriented architectures with a domain-driven approach.
Demonstrated proficiency in Agile development and secure coding practices.
Industry experience related to complex transactional systems or financial platforms is beneficial but not essential.
About the Company
Retelligence is an AI / Data led recruitment business that implements the most modern AI tools into each stage of its process. This allows us to create an efficient process for our clients and in turn, help them to reduce their time to hire. Through AI-driven automation, we streamline administrative tasks, allowing our team to focus more on strategic and personalized interactions.
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