At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire engineering teams to deliver innovative digital banking solutions.
- Company: A forward-thinking UK challenger bank transforming the digital banking landscape.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and customer experience.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in digital banking while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in software engineering and experience with cloud-native applications.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
An experienced engineering leader is required by a UK challenger bank to head up their Digital Engineering function and help shape the future of digital banking. We are looking for an experienced Head of Digital Engineering to lead a number of teams in delivering innovative, secure, and scalable digital solutions that empower customers and drive the digital growth strategy.
This is a Player-Manager role – we need someone who is still hands-on coding and likes to lead from the front – an individual contributor who can inspire, mentor and manage cutting-edge engineering teams, work with the latest cloud-native technologies, and make a meaningful impact.
What’s the Role?
As the Head of Engineering, you will be at the core of the technology transformation, responsible for guiding the development and operation of customer-facing applications, microservices, and digital platforms on Google Cloud. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, you will lead teams to deliver mobile, web, and API solutions built with modern frameworks like Flutter, Next.js, and TypeScript, ensuring they meet high standards of security, performance, and reliability. Your strategic oversight will enable the bank to embed automation and AI into digital journeys, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience in software or digital engineering teams
- Extensive experience delivering cloud-native applications and microservices, particularly in Google Cloud Platform
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes deployment, GitOps practices, and tools like ArgoCD
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Ability to work effectively in agile, product-led environments
- Prior experience with risk, security, and regulatory controls in the banking sector
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience mentoring engineering teams and fostering a strong engineering culture
- Knowledge of automation and AI integration into digital apps
This is a 12 month FTC on a hybrid-working basis – 3 days per week in the London office. If you’re ready to lead innovative engineering teams at a forward-thinking organization, we want to hear from you—apply now and get involved!
Head of Engineering employer: JSS
JSS is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture, encouraging collaboration and innovation in the heart of the UK near Bristol. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to influence strategic decisions in a pivotal role that shapes the future of hospitality revenue management. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and professional development.
