Description
We are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team of 50+ engineers. As a Director of Software Engineering, you will be responsible for all technologists within a series of our 'outcome teams', established to drive forward business outcomes.
You will be an excellent leader of people and communicator, able to seamlessly switch from executive-level progress conversations, to diving deep into solutions, to contributing to strategic discussions around roadmaps.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leadership of a team of 50+ technologists (Software Engineers and Architects)
- Working with Product and Design teams on the overall product roadmap for key business capabilities and goals
- Elevating great talent and ensuring a clear agenda for development in the team
- Driving effective delivery with pace and precision across the different outcome teams
- Liaising with and managing enterprise stakeholders primarily based in the US
- Managing a team with a blend of associates and third-party engineers
- Seeking and sharing the context of the wider organisation
- Staying up to date with the latest relevant changes in regulation and enterprise process
- Maintaining broad knowledge and awareness of the latest relevant technologies and engineering practices
- Being a key voice in technical design reviews
- Supporting the career growth and development of the team
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a clear track record of leading large software engineering teams
- Is results-oriented and able to partner with business leaders
- Can solve complex challenges across people, process, and technology
- Possesses excellent critical thinking skills and can provide thoughtful and effective counsel to leaders
- Is passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent
- Has excellent communication skills and can adapt to any audience
- Is aware of the latest native developments within AWS and has real-world experience
- Understands the latest cybersecurity trends and how they impact engineering practice
In terms of benefits, we offer:
- Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure
- Access to premium care through our private medical insurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications
This is a permanent position based in our London office, with a hybrid approach to work (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
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