FS Technology Consulting – Digital Engineering - Engineering Lead, Features Team – Director - Dublin
Location: Dublin 2
General Information
Location: Dublin
VISA Sponsorship: Yes
Business Area: Platforms, Digital Engineering
Contract Type: Full Time – Permanent
Role Summary
The Engineering Lead (Director) is a senior technical leadership role within EY Technology Consulting, responsible for driving high‑quality engineering delivery across complex client programmes.
This role is strongly weighted toward engineering depth, with a focus on hands‑on leadership, technical oversight, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.
The successful candidate will operate at the forefront of technology, including the adoption and application of emerging capabilities such as AI agent‑enabled engineering, ensuring delivery aligns with leading industry practices and evolving innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership and Delivery
Lead and oversee engineering delivery across multiple teams, ensuring quality, scalability, and resilience of solutions.
Drive engineering execution across the full delivery lifecycle: build, test, deploy, and run.
Ensure strong engineering discipline in code quality, testing, release management, and operational readiness.
Actively review and challenge implementation approaches, ensuring pragmatic and high‑quality outcomes.
Technical Depth and Innovation
Maintain deep hands‑on understanding of modern engineering practices and technologies.
Operate at the leading edge of technology trends, including AI‑driven development approaches and automation.
Champion the adoption of AI agent‑enabled engineering, DevSecOps automation, and modern software delivery practices.
Introduce and embed innovative approaches that improve efficiency, quality, and speed of delivery.
Platform and Cloud Engineering
Lead engineering teams delivering cloud‑native and hybrid platforms, across public cloud (AWS, Azure) and enterprise environments.
Oversee development of microservices‑based, containerised solutions and modern distributed systems.
Ensure robust implementation of integration, API‑first design, and secure service interaction.
DevSecOps and Engineering Excellence
Drive strong DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
Set expectations for engineering standards across environments, releases, and production support.
Embed observability, monitoring, and reliability practices into all engineering deliverables.
Team Leadership and Capability Development
Lead, mentor, and develop engineering leads, architects, and senior engineers.
Build high‑performing, accountable engineering teams with strong delivery culture.
Actively support recruitment, interview processes, and capability growth in the engineering function.
Client Engagement and Advisory
Act as a senior technical advisor to client stakeholders, providing clear and practical guidance.
Communicate complex technical topics in a straightforward and business‑relevant manner.
Support programme leadership in managing risks, trade‑offs, and delivery decisions.
Support to Growth and Pursuits (Secondary)
Contribute to proposals and client opportunities through technical solutioning and delivery input.
Provide engineering credibility in client discussions, without primary responsibility for sales.
The Engineering Lead is expected to demonstrate strong capability across:
Cloud and Platform Engineering
AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms
Hybrid cloud and enterprise platform environments
Containerisation and orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes/OpenShift concepts)
Backend and Distributed Systems
Java / Spring Boot or equivalent enterprise backend technologies
Microservices architecture and distributed system design
Frontend Engineering
Modern web technologies including React and contemporary frameworks.
Experience working with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce and integrated ecosystems.
DevSecOps
CI/CD tooling (e.g. GitLab, Jenkins or equivalent)
Automated testing, release pipelines, and environment management
Integration and APIs
API design, integration patterns, and service‑to‑service communication
Event‑driven and service mesh concepts
Security and Identity
Enterprise authentication and security patterns (OAuth, SAML, SSO)
Secure service communication (e.g. mTLS, certificate management)
Emerging Capabilities
AI and machine learning–enabled development practices
AI agent‑enabled engineering and automation
Intelligent development tooling and productivity acceleration
Skills and Attributes for Success
To qualify for the role, you must have:
Deep technical engineering expertise with the ability to engage at code, design, and delivery levels.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide and challenge senior engineers.
Proven ability to deliver complex engineering programmes in large, regulated environments.
High level of accountability for delivery quality and outcomes.
Passion for staying at the forefront of technology and engineering innovation.
Strong communication skills, with ability to translate complex topics for business stakeholders.
Growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
Experience Required
12+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or technology delivery.
5+ years leading engineering teams or large‑scale delivery programmes.
Demonstrated experience in: Cloud engineering (AWS and/or Azure), Microservices and modern application development, DevSecOps and automated delivery environments, Complex enterprise, or financial services programmes.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including flexible working, career development, and a range of benefits that can be tailored to individual preferences. Key benefits include:
Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
Freedom and flexibility to manage your role in a way that suits you.
Pension.
Discounted Health Insurance.
Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family.
Purchase of additional annual leave.
Hybrid Working.
Free Gym Membership.
Travel Pass.
Maternity & Paternity Leave.
Bike to Work Scheme.
Recognition Awards.
Cash incentives for referrals.
Tech MBA paid by EY.
Wellness rooms in some offices.
Inclusion & Diversity
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. We are committed to fostering an environment where all differences are valued and respected and where teamwork and inclusive culture help drive our success.
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