Director of Software Engineering

2 days ago

London, United Kingdom Burns Sheehan Full time £150 - £200

This range is provided by Burns Sheehan. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from Burns SheehanSenior Director - Software Engineering at Burns SheehanDirector of Engineering – InsurTech | AI-Powered B2B SaaSHybrid – 2 days a week in the London officeDirector of Engineering – We have been engaged by a leading Insurtech company to find a Director of Engineering to define and deliver the technical strategy for their innovative SaaS solutions. Backed by a well-established global parent company, they operate with the agility of a scale-up while enjoying the stability of a larger organisation. Their technology powers underwriting and protection marketplaces, helping insurers and advisors streamline processes and deliver better outcomes for customers.They are undergoing a multi-year transformation, modernising their architecture and shifting towards a product-focused, SaaS model. As the Director of Engineering, you will be part of the cross-functional Product Leadership Team, shaping the strategy and communicating this to the engineering team to deliver.What will the Director of Engineering do?The Director of Engineering will be responsible for four cross-functional squads, approximately 25 Engineers, directly managing Tech Leads and a Delivery Manager.Partnering with Product and Design to define and execute the strategy and roadmap for their key product.Playing a critical role in the Product Leadership Team, contributing to product investment and strategic decisions.Working closely with the Engineering teams at an architectural level to ensure their solutions are aligned with, and deliver on, company goals.Driving engineering best practices and collaborating with other engineering leaders to continuously improve the engineering function.Creating and evolving autonomous, high-performing teams, ensuring they deliver value at speed.Who is the Director of Engineering?A Director of Engineering with a track record of managing managers across multiple cross-functional product teams.Strong foundation in modern technology principles and software engineering best practices.Hands-on experience with modern cloud-native architectures and SaaS product development.Deep understanding of enterprise/B2B software.Ability to balance technical excellence with business impact, making data-driven decisions to drive value.A strategic thinker who thrives in a busy, high-change environment.Strong coaching and leadership skills, empowering teams and individuals to grow.A problem-solver who focuses on action and impact over process and bureaucracy.What's in it for you?To be an integral part of a high-growth Insurtech company with a mission to transform the insurance industry.Work in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office work.Excellent salary and strong benefits package.A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.The opportunity to lead at a pivotal moment in our technology transformation journey. xpwpeyx If you are a passionate and forward-thinking Director of Engineering who thrives on shaping change, please reply with your CV or call Simon for a chat.Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustries: Insurance, Technology, Information and Media, and Software Development

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