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Head of Engineering
Personal Group. Lead the engineering function across multiple platforms and technologies, including OutSystems, .NET, UniVerse/UniBasic and iOS applications .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading software engineering functions across multiple platforms, with a strong focus on architecture, application security, and CI/CD practices. Proven ability to manage teams, drive quality, and deliver business-critical initiatives in regulated environments.
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C#/.NET DevelopmentOutSystems Platform ManagementCI/CD ImplementationArchitecture ExpertiseStakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringAutomated TestingApplication ArchitectureLow-Code DevelopmentAPI IntegrationSecurity PracticesTechnical Debt ManagementOperational ResiliencePlatform ModernizationMigration Programmes
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingContinuous ImprovementInfluencingDecision-Making
Tools & Technologies
GitHub CopilotClaude CodeAzureAWSSQL ServerOutSystems 11UniVerse/UniBasicIOS Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
ISO 27001ISO 9001
Industry Keywords
InsuranceFinancial ServicesEmployee BenefitsRegulated Environments
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSAzureiOSSQL.NET
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the engineering function across multiple platforms and technologies, including OutSystems, .NET, UniVerse/UniBasic and iOS applications
- Own application and solution architecture, ensuring scalable, secure and maintainable solutions
- Manage engineering capacity, technical delivery commitments and engineering release readiness
- Drive quality through robust testing, automation, CI/CD and engineering standards
- Lead internal and offshore engineering teams and partners, ensuring high performance and accountability
- Establish and embed effective use of AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot and Claude Code
- Own application security, technical debt management, operational resilience and remediation activities
- Develop team capability, coach leaders and build a culture of continuous improvement
- Work closely with Product, Technology Delivery, Infrastructure, Information Security and the CTO
- Ensure successful delivery of business-critical initiatives while driving engineering excellence, application reliability and security
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must be immediately available
- Significant experience leading software engineering and testing functions
- Strong architecture expertise across SaaS platforms, APIs, integrations, security and resilience
- Deep practical experience with C#/.NET and modern software engineering practices
- Experience delivering and governing low-code platforms, ideally OutSystems
- Track record of managing outsourced and offshore engineering partners
- Experience establishing automated testing and CI/CD capabilities
- Knowledge of ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and secure software development practices
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge, influence and make pragmatic decisions
- Experience with OutSystems 11 and ODC desirable
- Experience in insurance, financial services, employee benefits or other regulated environments desirable
- Experience with Azure, AWS and SQL Server desirable
- Experience with platform modernisation and migration programmes desirable
- Experience with UniVerse/UniBasic or iOS application environments desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Minimum of 26 day holiday rising with service and option to purchase more
- Private medical insurance and practical health plan
- Free travel insurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Online GP
- Flexible working supported where possible
- Core hours typically between 10:00–16:00, with remaining hours worked to suit individual needs
- Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment
- Caring responsibilities, disabilities, or health conditions fully supported