Engineering Lead / Integration Lead

Engineering Manager / Integration Lead - Financial Services - Lead Tech Transformation!

Xpertise Recruitment is excited to partner with an innovative player in the financial services sector, and we're on the lookout for a talented Engineering Manager / Integration Lead to join their Technology & Transformation leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to spearhead a brand-new tech capability, driving key technology initiatives and aligning them with broader business goals.

As Engineering Manager, you’ll take on a pivotal leadership role, shaping the future of the organisation’s technology roadmap and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll focus on driving value-led outcomes and positioning technology as a core business enabler.

This is a rare chance to build a brand-new technology function from scratch. You’ll have the autonomy to shape architecture, lead a talented team, and drive tech-led transformation. You’ll be instrumental in turning this business into a truly modern, technology-driven organisation, with tech at the heart of everything they do.

If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technology, leadership, and making an impact, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong background in modern tech stacks, cloud-native architectures, and SaaS solutions.
• Extensive cloud experience in a cloud-first environment.
• Proven experience in leadership roles with a deep understanding of software development, data engineering, and architectural principles.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Java, Python, or C#) and ability to engage in technical discussions.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, automation tools).
• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and drive the overall Technology and Engineering strategy, ensuring technology supports business growth.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to build a robust technology roadmap.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tech team, fostering growth and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of team recruitment, as this is a new tech capability within the organisation.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee all aspects of Data, Infrastructure, Integrations, Test Engineering, and Architecture.
• Drive the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance technology solutions.
• Manage SaaS-based core systems, key integrations, and a data platform.
• Own internal cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices across the tech stack.
• Evaluate and implement software, automation, and data tools to enhance business efficiency.

For more information on this role or other similar roles please contact Phil Brindley

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