Head of Engineering

AlbaCo Ltd; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Birthday booster

37 days annual leave

Job summary

AlbaCo Ltd in East Kilbride is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead our engineering function, delivering scalable, secure and innovative technology solutions to support growth. This onsite role with flexible arrangements offers a senior leadership opportunity to shape technology strategy and drive execution across product, operations and the business.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, align engineering with business goals, champion modern practices, and ensure system resilience,

Qualifications

• Extensive software engineering experience including full-stack development.
• Proven track record building high-performing engineering teams.
• Experience leading complex technology programmes delivering business-critical solutions.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and modern delivery practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Drive the successful delivery of technology projects and product initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product, Operations and business stakeholders to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Champion modern engineering practices, Agile delivery and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the security, resilience, scalability and performance of our technology platforms.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous learning.
• Provide technical leadership and trusted advice to senior stakeholders and the Executive team.
• Manage third-party technology partners and suppliers to support successful delivery.

Skills

Full-stack development

People leadership

Technology strategy

Software architecture

Stakeholder management

Job description

East Kilbride (Onsite with flex) | Full-time / 35 hours per week | Highly competitive

At Alba, we're building something special: a modern bank with a human touch.

Our mission is simple: to enable people, businesses and communities to flourish. As we continue our growth journey, we're looking for ambitious, driven and collaborative individuals who want to help shape the future of banking.

As Head of Engineering, you'll lead our engineering function, driving the delivery of scalable, secure and innovative technology solutions that support our ambitious growth plans.

This is an opportunity for an experienced technology leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building high-performing teams and is excited by the challenge of helping shape the future of a growing business. You'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, champion engineering excellence and deliver meaningful change across the organisation.

What you'll do:

• Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing engineering team.
• Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Drive the successful delivery of technology projects and product initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Operations and business stakeholders to deliver customer‑focused solutions.
• Champion modern engineering practices, Agile delivery and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the security, resilience, scalability and performance of our technology platforms.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous learning.
• Provide technical leadership and trusted advice to senior stakeholders and the Executive team.
• Manage third‑party technology partners and suppliers to support successful delivery.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive software engineering experience, including full‑stack development in scalable environments.
• Significant people leadership experience with a proven track record of building and developing high‑performing engineering teams.
• Experience leading complex technology programmes and delivering business‑critical solutions.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, engineering best practice and modern delivery methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to align technology decisions with business goals.
• Appetite for working in a growing organisation where you'll be empowered to make decisions and drive outcomes.

Why you'll love it here:

• Highly competitive salary
• 37 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Birthday Booster – enjoy an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance & income protection
• The opportunity to shape how change is delivered in a growing bank
• Exposure to strategic initiatives and senior leadership
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative culture
• The chance to make a real impact and help build something special from the ground up.