Head of Development - Digital & Mobile

Morgan McKinley; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Head of Development - Digital & Mobile in Dublin. The role leads multiple engineering teams delivering mobile and web banking solutions on a global scale, combining strategy, delivery, and technical excellence. Hybrid work with on-site presence required.

The candidate will shape the engineering roadmap, drive delivery quality, and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture while partnering with Product, Architecture, Security and Delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading multiple software engineering teams.
• Strong experience delivering mobile and web products.
• Experience with modern frontend technologies.
• Experience in fintech or regulated environments is desirable.
• Experience using AI to improve productivity or software quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multiple engineering teams across mobile and web.
• Define and execute the digital engineering strategy and roadmap.
• Own the end-to-end SDLC and improve delivery predictability.
• Drive engineering excellence including Agile, CI/CD, automated testing and release management.
• Champion security, quality and compliance.
• Partner with Product, Architecture, Security and Delivery to align technology with business outcomes.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Mobile & web delivery

Frontend technologies

APIs & architecture

CI/CD & DevOps

Stakeholder management

AI in software

Regulated environments

Team building

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Job Description

Location: Dublin, Ireland Working model: Hybrid - 3 days onsite, with some travel expected We are seeking an experienced Head of Development - Digital & Mobile to lead multiple engineering teams delivering innovative mobile and web banking solutions at a global level. This is a senior leadership role combining engineering strategy, people leadership, delivery and technical excellence. You will shape the engineering roadmap, improve software delivery and quality, and build high-performing teams while working closely with Product, Architecture, Security and Delivery. Key responsibilies: Lead and develop multiple engineering teams across mobile and web. Define and execute the digital engineering strategy and roadmap. Own the end-to-end software development lifecycle and improve delivery predictability. Drive engineering excellence across Agile, CI/CD, automated testing and release management. Champion security, quality and compliance throughout the SDLC. Improve developer experience, tooling and engineering productivity. Balance core product development with customer-specific requirements. Partner with senior stakeholders to align technology with customer and business outcomes. Drive innovation, including the effective use of AI in software development. Develop engineering leaders and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture. The successful candidate will bring; Significant experience leading multiple software engineering teams. Strong experience delivering mobile and web products. Experience with modern frontend technologies. Strong understanding of APIs, application architecture and modern engineering practices. A track record of improving delivery, quality and engineering processes. Experience balancing product development and bespoke customer solutions. Experience in fintech, banking or another regulated environment is highly desirable. Experience using AI to improve engineering productivity or software quality. Strong strategic thinking, communication and stakeholder management skills. A proven ability to develop leaders and build high-performing engineering teams. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline is preferred. Skills: Head of Development Mobile and Digital TPBN1_IJ