Head of Digital Platform Engineering

Professional Search Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is searching for a Head of Digital Platform Engineering to oversee technology transformation within financial services. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of senior leadership experience, a solid background in software engineering, and expertise in digital platforms and integration. This role offers an excellent salary package and flexible hybrid work options in the UK. Join us to make a significant impact on digital service delivery.

Benefits

Excellent salary package

Flexible hybrid work

Qualifications

• 7+ years in senior technology leadership roles within complex corporate environments.
• Proven success building, leading, and scaling product and platform engineering teams.
• Deep expertise in digital platforms, integration, API platforms, automation, and operations.
• Strong software engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Engineering portfolio, driving delivery of scalable digital services.
• Set strategy and execute business-aligned technology plans.
• Manage day-to-day operations including service delivery and issue resolution.
• Define and measure KPIs for digital platforms.
• Foster strong relationships with business stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic vision

Stakeholder management

Software engineering

Digital platforms

Agile methodologies

Tools

AWS

AEM

GIT

Jira

Confluence

Bamboo

Java

Springboot

Jenkins

Tomcat

Apache

REST

SOAP

Job description

Job Description

Head of Digital Platform Engineering - Financial Services

The Role

We’re seeking a Head of Digital Platform Engineering —a senior leadership role within the Platform Engineering function of our Financial Services client.

You’ll be accountable for delivering world-class digital platforms, integration services, and scalable solutions, ensuring seamless service delivery across the organisation. This includes shaping the operating model, defining strategy, and driving best-practice engineering outcomes.

As a proven digital leader, you’ll oversee a large and diverse Product Engineering team (180+ FTE), spanning platform development, integration, operations, and support. You’ll play a pivotal role in guiding architecture, contributing to the technology roadmap, and embedding innovation across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Product Engineering portfolio, driving delivery of scalable, outcome-focused digital services.

Partner with senior leadership to set strategy and execute business-aligned technology plans.

Manage day-to-day operations, including service delivery, financial oversight (Capex & Opex), and issue resolution.

Define and measure KPIs for digital platforms, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Foster strong relationships with business stakeholders and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.

Build team capability through recruitment, retention, coaching, and professional development.

Promote agile, product-centric delivery models and instil a culture of continuous improvement.

Champion adoption of emerging technologies—cloud, streaming, AI / ML, automation—through POCs and technical showcases.

Establish financial discipline, balancing short‑term delivery with long‑term sustainability.

About You

We’re looking for an accomplished technology leader who can combine strategic vision with hands‑on delivery. You’ll bring :

7+ years in senior technology leadership roles within complex corporate environments.

Proven success building, leading, and scaling product and platform engineering teams.

Deep expertise in digital platforms, integration, API platforms, automation, and operations.

Strong software engineering background—ideally with AWS, AEM, GIT, Jira, Confluence, Bamboo or equivalent, Java, JMS, Springboot, Jenkins, Tomcat, Apache, REST, SOAP WSDLS, AJAX.

Experience shaping technology operating models and governance across agile and waterfall environments.

Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills—able to simplify complexity and influence at executive level.

A track record of leading technology functions through large‑scale transformation.

Passion for inspiring teams, developing talent, and creating a high‑performance culture.

Why Join?

This is a chance to lead one of the most impactful technology portfolios in the organisation, shaping how millions of people experience digital services. If you’re passionate about digital platforms, thrive on transformation, and want to make a genuine impact.

Excellent salary package

Great location in Melbourne's CBD

• Flexible hybrid work