Director of Engineering - Site Lead

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurtech organization is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the growth of their technology function in Northern Ireland. This role involves strategic leadership, mentoring a high-performing engineering team, and defining the technical roadmap. The candidate should have strong experience in transforming technology strategies in high-growth environments. Benefits include working from home.

Benefits

Work From Home

Qualifications

• Significant experience in engineering leadership within high-growth or complex technology environments.
• Ability to shape both technology strategy and organisational culture.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic and operational leadership of the engineering team.
• Defining and delivering the technical roadmap of this high-growth tech business.
• Building, mentoring, and scaling a high-performing engineering function.
• Acting as senior representative and site lead for the NI office.

Skills

Site Lead

Director of Software Engineering

CTO

Chief Technology Officer

Software Engineering Manager

Job description

Overview

MCS Group is thrilled to be partnering exclusively with a new and ambitious insurtech organisation which is establishing its presence in Northern Ireland. We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the growth of their first technology function outside of the US and act as Site Lead for the Northern Ireland office.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic and operational leadership of the engineering team.
• Defining and delivering the technical roadmap of this high-growth tech business in alignment with their business objectives.
• Building, mentoring, and scaling a high-performing engineering function - which will encompass software engineers, product and data.
• Acting as senior representative and site lead for the NI office, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive culture and cementing the business as an employer of choice for technologists.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring significant experience in engineering leadership within high-growth or complex technology environments, with the ability to shape both technology strategy and organisational culture.

Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the establishment and growth of a new entrant to the NI technology market, with the support of a well-funded and innovative international organisation.

How to apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Chris Busby, Associate Director - IT Recruitment, at MCS Group

Additional

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All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Skills

• Site Lead
• Director of Software Engineering
• CTO
• Chief Technology Officer
• Software Engineering Manager

Benefits

• Work From Home