Head Of Engineering - #1771511
Talentify
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Edinburgh
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day

Interim Head of Engineering – Summary
Location: Edinburgh or Manchester (Hybrid) 2/3 days a week
Contract: 6 months
Reports to: CTO
Team Size: Approx 70 engineers
We are looking for an experienced Head of Engineering to join our large Financial Services client on an interim basis. You will be leading the strategic direction of the engineering function, aligning technology initiatives with business goals. This role involves overseeing cloud strategy, engineering governance, risk management, and team development. You'll drive innovation, manage large-scale delivery, and foster a high-performance, inclusive culture
Key Responsibilities:
Lead engineering strategy, governance, and cloud enablement
Oversee DevOps, CI/CD, and platform tooling
Manage risk frameworks and compliance
Drive performance through DORA metrics and KPIs
Develop talent and career frameworks
Collaborate with architecture and delivery teams
Essential Skills:
Strong background in SDLC, DevOps, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
Experience with containerization, automation, and modern development tools
Proven leadership of large teams and budgets
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and risk management
Financial Services or Life and Pensions Experience
If you feel this would be well suited to you, please get in touch
Location
Edinburgh, UK
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices
To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices
We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Location: Edinburgh or Manchester (Hybrid) 2/3 days a week
Contract: 6 months
Reports to: CTO
Team Size: Approx 70 engineers
We are looking for an experienced Head of Engineering to join our large Financial Services client on an interim basis. You will be leading the strategic direction of the engineering function, aligning technology initiatives with business goals. This role involves overseeing cloud strategy, engineering governance, risk management, and team development. You'll drive innovation, manage large-scale delivery, and foster a high-performance, inclusive culture
Key Responsibilities:
Lead engineering strategy, governance, and cloud enablement
Oversee DevOps, CI/CD, and platform tooling
Manage risk frameworks and compliance
Drive performance through DORA metrics and KPIs
Develop talent and career frameworks
Collaborate with architecture and delivery teams
Essential Skills:
Strong background in SDLC, DevOps, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
Experience with containerization, automation, and modern development tools
Proven leadership of large teams and budgets
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and risk management
Financial Services or Life and Pensions Experience
If you feel this would be well suited to you, please get in touch
Location
Edinburgh, UK
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices
To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices
We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield
#J-18808-Ljbffr
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
Business Development Manager
Leaders in Care,
£50,000
-
£60,000
/ year
4 hours ago
Business Development Manager – Complex Care Location: Scotland (Primarily Remote) Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Commission We are working with a specialist complex care provider to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager to lead growth across Scotland. This role is...

Software Engineer
Matchtech,
5 hours ago
Key Responsibilities: Developing real-time embedded software for advanced defence and aerospace projects, including the European Common Radar System (ECRS) Utilising skills in UML modelling and C++ to develop new capabilities and maintain existing features within an IBM Engineering Rhapsody modelling...

Associate Dentist
Bupa Dental Care,
6 hours ago
We’re looking for an Associate Dentist to partner with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Edinburgh, Scotland. Associate Dentist opportunity details • 3 days per week - Wed/Thu/Fri • Established NHS list •...