Director of Engineering

As our next Director of Engineering, you’ll be the architect of our delivery engine. This isn’t about sitting in the code all day; it’s about shaping how engineering actually happens in an AI‑first world. You’ll lead the systems, the people, and the workflows that allow us to ship world‑class software at a pace that leaves the competition behind.

Key Responsibilities

• Defining the AI‑enabled SDLC: moving beyond simple "copilots" to integrate agentic workflows, automated reviews, and AI‑driven incident response into our daily DNA.
• Orchestrating the machine: evolving our "Golden Paths," developer platforms, and CI/CD patterns so that "how work moves" from idea to production is a competitive advantage.
• Leading through leaders: mentoring 3–5 Engineering Managers to build high‑accountability teams that ship frequently, with fewer surprises and higher quality.
• Setting the technical agenda: making the high‑stakes calls on architecture, reliability, and security across a significant slice of our estate.
• Driving high‑intensity execution: removing obstacles with pace and ensuring our ambitious roadmap becomes a reality through clarity and technical judgment.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Deep technical credibility: capable of holding your own with staff engineers on distributed systems, security risks, and performance bottlenecks.
• An AI‑forward mindset: a strong viewpoint on how agentic patterns and human‑in‑the‑loop design transform engineering throughput.
• Systems thinking: focus on the system of work, standardising where it helps and granting autonomy where it matters.
• Proven leadership at scale: successfully led multiple teams through managers and built a strong leadership bench.
• A hunger for pace: thriving in high‑intensity environments where expectations are high and the "typical" corporate speed isn’t enough.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Employee Share Program
• Health, well‑being and learning support
• Gym membership, Smart Tech Scheme and Cycle Scheme
• Birthday/Special day leave
• Buy & sell holiday scheme
• One week’s paid charity leave and much more