Director of Full-Stack Software Engineering & Digital Platforms
We are excited to present an exceptional opportunity for a
Director of Full-Stack Software Engineering
to lead the development of enterprise-grade digital platforms within the workplace investing space. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking technology leader who thrives in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment and combines hands-on full-stack expertise with strategic vision.
Overview
As the Director of Full-Stack Software Engineering, you will drive the creation of cutting-edge digital solutions across multiple agile teams. You will shape technical strategy, coach and inspire engineering talent, and remain actively engaged throughout the full software lifecycle. Success in this role requires a unique blend of leadership, technical depth across the full stack, and a genuine passion for mentoring others in modern software practices.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Technical Leadership
* Define and execute a long-term technical vision that aligns with product and architecture goals.
* Lead initiatives to modernise platforms, improve stability, and drive continuous innovation.
* Align technology strategy with product roadmaps to deliver scalable, high-performance full-stack solutions.
* Champion the transition from legacy systems and promote modern full-stack engineering practices across the organisation.
Coaching & Mentorship
* Mentor full-stack engineers, testers, and analysts across multiple agile teams.
* Act as a bridge between product and architecture to ensure technical alignment and clarity.
* Develop future technical leaders and foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Hands-On Engineering
* Lead by example through involvement in complex, high-impact full-stack projects.
* Stay abreast of emerging industry trends and integrate best practices into internal engineering standards.
* Advocate for engineering excellence, shaping team practices and improving the overall developer experience.
Cross-Team Collaboration
* Provide technical leadership across diverse agile teams.
* Partner with stakeholders across business units to promote a unified full-stack engineering vision.
* Represent engineering interests and drive initiatives that enhance productivity and team satisfaction.
Required Skills & Experience
* 8+ years of hands-on experience as a
full-stack software engineer
.
* Expertise in
Java, Spring, Angular
, and related full-stack frameworks.
* Proven experience building and maintaining high-transaction, scalable applications across the full stack.
* Proficiency in responsive front-end development using
Angular, TypeScript, or
.
* Strong background in building service-oriented architectures using
Java, Spring, and Camel
.
* Deep understanding of software scalability, performance tuning, and monitoring strategies.
* Demonstrated leadership, excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Track record of mentoring and growing engineering talent across the full stack.
* Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.