Head of Engineering

McCabe & Barton; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services seeks a Head of Engineering to manage their diverse teams in London. The role involves leveraging Agile and DevOps methodologies to deliver impactful technology solutions, requiring exceptional leadership and a strong technical background. Candidates should have a solid experience in building partnerships and leading teams while being committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven career progression from developer to development management.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Expertise in cloud-native environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire development and test teams.
• Oversee partnerships with outsourced vendors.
• Drive adoption of new tools and methods.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Problem solving

Education

Degree in IT or related field

Job description

Direct message the job poster from McCabe & Barton

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About the Company - We are seeking an experienced Head of Engineering for a Financial Services client based in London to lead their geographically dispersed development teams. Utilising Agile and DevOps methodologies, this role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver impactful technology solutions.

About the Role - Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage and inspire the development and test teams, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and alignment with organisational values.
• People Management: Set objectives, provide mentoring, and support career development for team members.
• Partner Management: Oversee strategic partnerships with outsourced resource augmentation vendors to drive innovation and cost efficiency.
• Portfolio Delivery: Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and deliver solutions aligned with business strategy, ensuring effective prioritisation and interdependency management.
• Development Practices: Select and implement best-practice delivery approaches (Agile or Waterfall) while ensuring compliance with IT policies.
• Solution Design: Guide the specification and design of applications, leveraging external expertise where needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive the adoption of new tools, methods, and processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven career progression from developer to development management.
• Deep hands on knowledge of application architectures and the Azure Full Stack (including Power Platform).
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams, including permanent, contract, and outsourced staff.
• Strong track record of building partnerships with business stakeholders to solve problems through technology.
• An experienced problem solver with a curious mind to work with the business to add value.
• Expertise in cloud-native environments and Agile/DevOps practices.
• Demonstrated ability to evolve team culture in line with organisational transformation.
• Agile methodology certifications.
• Degree in IT, computer science, or a related field.
• Background of working for Fintech, Asset Management, or Financial Services clients.

Pay range and compensation package - If you are interested, please apply to fiona@mccabebarton in the first instance.

Equal Opportunity Statement - Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Engineering, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Banking, and Investment Management

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