About UsThe Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded.
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Together, we help audiences stay better informed and deepen their understanding of the world around them.Our Product & Tech teams drive us forward in an ever-evolving digital landscape, delivering cutting-edge products to over one million digital subscribers daily.
Our growth relies on a diverse, dedicated and dynamic group of product, tech, delivery and data specialists.With a supportive culture, entrepreneurial spirit and opportunities at every turn, there are no limits to where your FT career can take you.Build a newsworthy career at the FT.Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusionWe believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued.
A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential.
We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.About youYou are an experienced senior engineer and technical leader with a strong software engineering background and a track record of providing technical direction across business-critical products and platforms.You combine deep technical expertise with pragmatic engineering judgement.
You are comfortable navigating complex systems, shaping architecture, making and facilitating significant technical decisions, and helping engineering teams turn business requirements into secure, resilient and sustainable solutions.You think beyond individual features and solutions to the long-term health of the technology: architecture, reliability, security, scalability, operability, developer experience, technical debt and the ability of teams to evolve their systems sustainably.You are comfortable working with engineers, Product, Programme and business stakeholders, communicating complex technical considerations clearly and making thoughtful trade-offs between immediate delivery needs and longer-term technical investment.You are also motivated by developing engineering capability.
While this is not a people-management role, you will mentor engineers, encourage technical ownership, create opportunities for others to develop their expertise and help build a strong engineering culture based on learning, collaboration and constructive technical challenge.About the teamCommercial Technology is part of the Internal Products group within FT Product & Technology.
You will lead architectural thinking, guide significant technical decisions and ensure technical risks, dependencies and opportunities are understood and actively managed.You will help lead the technical transformation of the FT’s commercial technology landscape, shaping the transition from our established marketing platforms towards Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next, Data 360 and the wider Commercial Technology ecosystem while ensuring our existing technology remains sustainable throughout that transition.You will work in close partnership with the Engineering Manager – Marketing & Commercial Data.
Together, you will provide the complementary people, delivery and technical leadership required to operate and evolve the capability successfully.
Technologies and platforms within or interacting with Marketing & Commercial Data include:Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next (Advanced Edition)Salesforce Data 360Salesforce Sales & Service CloudSales Collaboration & Enablement ToolingBloomreachMarketoJavaScript / TypeScriptAPIs and integration technologiesAWS TechnologiesData platforms and integrationsCI/CD pipelines and developer toolingGitHubMonitoring and observability toolingJira & ConfluenceYou do not need experience with all of these technologies to apply.
These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community.
Full details of our benefits are available here.We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning.
Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.AccessibilityWe are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview.
If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, please contact the FT Talent team via email and a member of our team will be happy to help.Further informationAt the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. xsabvtc
Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.
Technical Lead in Vauxhall employer: The Financial Times
The Financial Times is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and wellbeing. With generous benefits such as annual leave, medical cover, and opportunities for community engagement, employees are supported in their professional journeys while contributing to meaningful journalism. Located in a collaborative environment, the role of Senior IT Engineer allows you to connect with diverse experts and leverage cutting-edge technology, making a significant impact within the organisation.
