Engineering Director

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Director to join our team at NatWest, leading our engineering strategy and driving innovation in our Banking as a Service platform.

As an Engineering Director, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the management of our engineering group and making strategic decisions to drive business growth and success.
• Contributing to the development of a bank-wide engineering strategy and overseeing the execution of plans to deliver key engineering milestones.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to define roadmap and plans for software delivery across all engineering teams.
• Developing and coaching colleagues within the engineering business area to drive innovation and excellence.
• Proactively planning for the growth and succession of others as the bank develops.

We are looking for a technical expert with experience of leading large engineering teams in a high-tech finance environment, paired with analytical and quantitative knowledge, and the ability to use data to make decisions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of leading change initiatives through their teams, with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Technical knowledge relevant to software engineering, such as coding standards, continuous integration or continuous deployment, platform engineering, and operational excellence.
• Experience of working with different areas of the business and presenting at board level.
• The ability to operate at a range of levels in terms of big picture strategic thinking, thought leadership, and data and analysis.
• Experience of working in cloud-based environments.
• Experience of leading local and offshore teams.

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced Engineering Director looking for a new challenge, please apply.