Director of Engineering - Site Lead

MCS Group; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurtech organisation is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to establish their presence in Northern Ireland. The role involves providing strategic leadership, defining the technical roadmap, and building a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in engineering leadership and the ability to shape both technology strategy and culture. This position offers a pivotal opportunity within a high-growth technology environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering leadership

Technical strategy

Team building and mentoring

Collaboration and culture building

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

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.

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.

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

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