Job Title:
Software Engineering Director
Job Description:
Central Technology Services (CTS) is a centralized function within the organization that architects, delivers and runs shared systems and infrastructure across the European entities and operates IT security underpinning all IT activities. The CTS Application Services function provides IT services for both shared and corporate type solutions directly to the end customer within the European entities and within the central functions of the organization. The solutions range from on-premise business applications, SAAS solutions, IT tools to bespoke development of applications, data platforms, integrations and automations of business and IT processes.
The CTS Application Services are looking for a Software Engineering Director to join its management team reporting to the Head of Function. The role will have overall responsibility for the software engineering practice of the function and manage a software engineering team to deliver and support bespoke solutions and platforms with strong engineering focus. The portfolio of work will consist of multiple concurrent demands ranging from projects of varying size and nature to smaller specific business requests.
The role will work closely with other members of the management team (Portfolio Manager, Automation & Control Manager, Business Applications Manager, Lead Application Architect) to fulfill the plans and demands for the function. The process will include submission of an application form, presentation based on a case study given in advance and a competency-based interview.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own the practice of software engineering used across the entire function spanning all technologies, SDLCs, standards, patterns, tooling.
* Management of the pipeline of software delivery at a macro level (i.e., budgeting, planning, forecasting) and micro level (i.e., work request allocation, funding, charging, execution to targets) for the defined areas in scope.
* Lead, develop and motivate a team of software developers to ensure they achieve and contribute to their maximum.
* Provide necessary oversight to ensure solutions are developed in accordance with function's quality standards, controls, architecture, wider organization security standards and optimal total cost of ownership.
* Collaborate with Release Management to ensure environments are fit for purpose and a timely and controlled deployment of software assets through the environments into production.
* Sustain the software delivered in accordance with production SLAs and providing ongoing fixes, improvements and maintenance.
* Collaborate with the Architects, Project Managers, Analysts and the IT management team contributing to business cases, sizings/estimations, plans and ensuring optimal design and execution of solutions.
* Develop and leverage a close working relationship with key technology stakeholders within CTS, with peers across European Technology and within the Global Corporate Technology function in achieving the organization's goals.
* Represent (direct or through delegate) the function at relevant Community of Practice meetings.
* Track and report on key performance indicators.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
10+ Years proven track record working in software development teams.
Technical leadership in area of software development and engineering (practices, design and implementation patterns).
Desirable Experience:
Delivered solutions within the Financial Services industry.
3rd level degree in IT / computer science or related field.
Behavioral Competencies:
Leadership
Innovation and Change Drive for Results
Operational Excellence & Process Improvement Team Working & Cross Functional Collaboration