Head of Engineering

Job title: Head of Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: IT
Expertise: Software Development
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Ireland
Job published: 06/08/2024
Job ID: 53869734

Job Description

GemPool is an IT recruitment agency, our client is a leading global provider of mission-critical, cloud-based software and solutions for the financial and healthcare industries. They serve more than 18,000 financial services and healthcare companies and have operations in 104 cities across 40 countries. Their foundation of expertise, innovation, and excellent customer service powers some of the largest financial and healthcare firms in the world.

Our client is looking for an Engineering Director to join their team and support their work in the Life & Pension sector.

Are you passionate about leading high-performing teams and driving innovation in a dynamic, global environment?
Do you thrive on mentoring emerging talent and delivering exceptional software solutions?
If so, Apply now!

Why This Role is Exciting:
  • Lead a Global Team: Manage and inspire a .Net Development Team of 150+ developers across Ireland, India, and China
  • Innovative Environment: Deliver cutting-edge SaaS solutions using the .NET and Azure technology stack, ensuring scalability and high-quality
  • End-to-End Ownership: Direct teams through the complete project lifecycle, from conception and business requirements to software architecture and flawless delivery
  • Collaborative Culture: Engage with talented developers and senior stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
  • Mentorship: Guide and mentor new and emerging software engineers, promoting best practices and continuous learning

Key Responsibilities:
  • Team Leadership: Motivate and lead a high-performing global development team
  • High-Quality Delivery: Ensure the delivery of maintainable, scalable, and high-quality software solutions
  • Best Practices: Implement coding best practices, design patterns, and robust architecture
  • Client Projects: Efficiently manage multiple parallel client implementation projects
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive the refactoring of core components to modern design patterns

What We’re Looking For:
  • 10+ years leading large, globally dispersed development teams, with extensive experience in .Net and object-oriented programming
  • Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of multi-tier architectures, microservices, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and agile methodologies
  • Leadership Skills: Proven capability in senior leadership roles, with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Education: Postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science or a related discipline are desirable
  • Industry Knowledge: Experience in the pension and insurance industry
  • Azure and AWS experience, are a plus

Why Join?
  • Innovative Projects: Work on transformative projects that deliver exceptional user experiences
  • Global Impact: Be part of a team that operates across multiple continents, driving global solutions
  • Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and development
  • Collaborative Environment: Join a culture that values teamwork, inclusivity, and excellence

If you are self-motivated, adaptable, and ready to lead a talented team to new heights, we want to hear from you!
For more information on this position or to learn about IT contracting contact cathal.mcaliskey@gempool.ie

Apply Now

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Recruitment Consultant

53869734

Cathal McAliskey
cathal.mcaliskey@gempool.ie