Director, Digital Engineering
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Define and execute digital engineering and platform strategy aligned with organisational priorities Lead end-to-end development of large-scale platforms, ensuring scalability, p.
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Responsibilities
- Define and execute digital engineering and platform strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
- Lead end to end development of large scale platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Oversee architecture, systems integration, and engineering delivery across multiple environments.
- Drive adoption of modern engineering practices (Agile, DevOps, cloud based architectures).
- Ensure strong data governance, security, and compliance standards.
- Monitor platform performance and optimise through continuous improvement and data insights.
- Manage departmental budgets, resources, and delivery performance.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders and external partners across a complex ecosystem.
- Lead and develop high performing engineering teams, driving accountability and performance.
- Support transformation initiatives and drive adoption of new technologies.
Requirements
- Experience in digital engineering and platform strategy
- Experience leading large scale platform development
- Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and cloud architectures
- Experience managing budgets and resources
- Leadership experience in engineering teams
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Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute digital engineering and platform strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
- Lead end to end development of large scale platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Oversee architecture, systems integration, and engineering delivery across multiple environments.
- Drive adoption of modern engineering practices (Agile, DevOps, cloud based architectures).
- Ensure strong data governance, security, and compliance standards.
- Monitor platform performance and optimise through continuous improvement and data insights.
- Manage departmental budgets, resources, and delivery performance.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders and external partners across a complex ecosystem.
- Lead and develop high performing engineering teams, driving accountability and performance.
- Support transformation initiatives and drive adoption of new technologies.
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