Director of Engineering - AI B2B/B2C SaaS | InsurTech

Director of Engineering - AI B2B/B2C SaaS | InsurTech

Employer: Burns Sheehan
Location: London
Salary: 130000.00 - 150000.00 GBP Annual + bonus
Closing date: 23 Apr 2025

Sector: Telecoms / Utilities
Position/Level: Director
Contract Type: Permanent
Language: English

Hybrid - 2 days a week in the London office

Director of Engineering - We have been engaged by a leading Insurtech company to find a Director of Engineering to define and deliver the technical strategy for their innovative SaaS solutions. Backed by a well-established global parent company, they operate with the agility of a scale-up while enjoying the stability of a larger organisation. Their technology powers underwriting and protection marketplaces, helping insurers and advisors streamline processes and deliver better outcomes for customers.

They are undergoing a multi-year transformation, modernising their architecture and shifting towards a product-focused, SaaS model. As the Director of Engineering, you will be part of the cross-functional Product Leadership Team, shaping the strategy and communicating this to the engineering team to deliver.

What will the Director of Engineering do?

• The Director of Engineering will be responsible for four cross-functional squads, approximately 25 Engineers, directly managing Tech Leads and a Delivery Manager.
• Partnering with Product and Design to define and execute the strategy and roadmap for their key product.
• Playing a critical role in the Product Leadership Team, contributing to product investment and strategic decisions.
• Working closely with the Engineering teams at an architectural level to ensure their solutions are aligned with, and deliver on, company goals.
• Driving engineering best practices and collaborating with other engineering leaders to continuously improve the engineering function.
• Creating and evolving autonomous, high-performing teams, ensuring they deliver value at speed.

Who is the Director of Engineering?

• A Director of Engineering with a track record of managing managers across multiple cross-functional product teams.
• Strong foundation in modern technology principles and software engineering best practices.
• Hands-on experience with modern cloud-native architectures and SaaS product development.
• Deep understanding of enterprise B2B/B2C software.
• Ability to balance technical excellence with business impact, making data-driven decisions to drive value.
• A strategic thinker who thrives in a busy, high-change environment.
• Strong coaching and leadership skills, empowering teams and individuals to grow.
• A problem-solver who focuses on action and impact over process and bureaucracy.

What's in it for you?

• To be an integral part of a high-growth Insurtech company with a mission to transform the insurance industry.
• Work in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office work.
• Excellent salary and strong benefits package.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
• The opportunity to lead at a pivotal moment in our technology transformation journey.

If you are a passionate and forward-thinking Director of Engineering who thrives on shaping change, please reply with your CV or call Simon for a chat.