At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to rebuild a bank's core technology on a new cloud platform.
- Company: Major UK bank focused on innovative technology solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by rethinking banking technology and enhancing customer experience.
- Qualifications: Experience leading engineering teams with end-to-end ownership of projects.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Engineering Lead (two positions) | Rebuild a Bank's Core Technology | Manchester/Hybrid (2 days in office) | £70,000 - £84,000 I'm working with a major UK bank on two Engineering Lead hires, both in the team responsible for moving the bank off its Legacy technology and onto an entirely new cloud platform.
This is a build job, not a maintenance one.
The team doesn't just migrate old systems; they rethink the product as they go.
Their most recent launch was a brand new current account built from a standing start, designed around what the customer experience should be rather than what the old technology allowed.
Engineering here works with product to shape the proposition, not as a delivery function taking orders.
The two roles Components lead: leads engineering for the shared components that sit behind every product on the new platform.
Broad scope, foundational work that everything else depends on.
Savings lead: takes an existing savings proposition from the old world to the new, starting with a fixed term savings product.
The current proposition is being completely rebuilt, so this is designing and launching alongside the product team from scratch.
What you'll own You'll have previously lead a squad of 4-5 engineers with genuine end-to-end ownership: architecture, design and delivery of the work.
You'll set the technical direction, own the quality ...
Engineering Lead employer: RedCat Solutions
As an Engineering Lead at this major UK bank, you'll be part of a transformative journey, moving away from legacy systems to innovative cloud solutions in a collaborative and dynamic environment. The bank fosters a culture of creativity and ownership, offering employees the chance to shape products that enhance customer experiences while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a hybrid work model based in Manchester, you can enjoy a balanced work-life while contributing to meaningful projects that redefine banking technology.
