Head of Product Engineering & Tech Strategy

LegalAndGeneral; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Head of Product Engineering to oversee product strategy and engineering practices. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving innovation in technology solutions. The ideal candidate should possess a strong technical background in software engineering and leadership experience in a regulated environment. Competitive benefits include performance bonuses and flexible working options.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare Plan

Flexible working options

Electric car scheme

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in building and leading cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of software engineering solution architecture.
• Experience within regulated financial services.

Responsibilities

• Define the product engineering strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee software delivery to meet budget and quality standards.
• Foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

Cloud-native engineering

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Job description

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Head of Product Engineering to oversee product strategy and engineering practices. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving innovation in technology solutions. The ideal candidate should possess a strong technical background in software engineering and leadership experience in a regulated environment. Competitive benefits include performance bonuses and flexible working options.