Are you an experienced and visionary technology leader looking to make a real impact? We’re looking for a Director of Engineering to take the company’s technology vision and transform it into an actionable strategy that drives innovation, excellence, and growth.
In this critical role, you'll oversee engineering teams across QA, DevOps, Engineering Services and Production Operations, ensuring they are aligned with mission and business goals. You’ll work closely with leaders across teams to inspire, innovate, and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that exceed expectations.
This is a dynamic, international, and fast-paced FinTech company where you can have a real impact on the organisation’s growth. If you’re looking for a place where you can lead with purpose, push boundaries, and have fun while doing it, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do
Strategic Leadership:
* Develop and execute an engineering strategy aligned with the technology vision and business objectives.
* Play a key role in strategic planning, contributing to cross-functional decisions that drive the company forward.
* Offer thought leadership on engineering best practices, emerging technologies, and innovative solutions.
Team Leadership and Development:
* Lead and inspire diverse engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and innovation.
* Create opportunities for career growth and develop succession plans to build a world-class engineering team.
Operational Excellence:
* Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions across all engineering teams.
* Drive operational excellence through smart resource management, process optimisation, and adherence to industry best practices.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance technical trade-offs with business priorities, ensuring on-time, budget-conscious delivery.
Innovation and Execution:
* Turn complex business needs into actionable engineering plans that spark creativity and drive innovation.
* Oversee the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable systems that align with the company’s vision.
* Advocate for and implement cutting-edge tools, frameworks, and methodologies to keep us ahead of the curve.
Collaboration and Communication:
* Partner with product management, design, and other teams to align engineering efforts with business goals.
* Communicate progress, challenges, and successes transparently with executive leadership and stakeholders.
* Build strong cross-department relationships that promote collaboration and shared success.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience leading large, diverse engineering teams, including QA, DevOps, and Production Operations.
* Strong understanding of modern software development, architecture, DevOps practices, and quality assurance methodologies.
* Familiarity with engineering services like design systems, frameworks, and integrations.
* Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams, foster accountability, and nurture growth.
* A strategic mindset with a proven track record of turning vision into actionable, successful engineering strategies.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Demonstrated success in driving technical innovation and leadership at the platform level within high-growth environments.