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Senior Director – Software Engineering at Burns Sheehan
Director of Engineering – InsurTech | AI-Powered B2B SaaS
Hybrid – 2 days a week in the London office
Director of Engineering – We have been engaged by a leading Insurtech company to find a Director of Engineering to define and deliver the technical strategy for their innovative SaaS solutions. Backed by a well-established global parent company, they operate with the agility of a scale-up while enjoying the stability of a larger organisation. Their technology powers underwriting and protection marketplaces, helping insurers and advisors streamline processes and deliver better outcomes for customers.
They are undergoing a multi-year transformation, modernising their architecture and shifting towards a product-focused, SaaS model. As the Director of Engineering, you will be part of the cross-functional Product Leadership Team, shaping the strategy and communicating this to the engineering team to deliver.
What will the Director of Engineering do?
- The Director of Engineering will be responsible for four cross-functional squads, approximately 25 Engineers, directly managing Tech Leads and a Delivery Manager.
- Partnering with Product and Design to define and execute the strategy and roadmap for their key product.
- Playing a critical role in the Product Leadership Team, contributing to product investment and strategic decisions.
- Working closely with the Engineering teams at an architectural level to ensure their solutions are aligned with, and deliver on, company goals.
- Driving engineering best practices and collaborating with other engineering leaders to continuously improve the engineering function.
- Creating and evolving autonomous, high-performing teams, ensuring they deliver value at speed.
Who is the Director of Engineering?
- A Director of Engineering with a track record of managing managers across multiple cross-functional product teams.
- Strong foundation in modern technology principles and software engineering best practices.
- Hands-on experience with modern cloud-native architectures and SaaS product development.
- Deep understanding of enterprise/B2B software.
- Ability to balance technical excellence with business impact, making data-driven decisions to drive value.
- A strategic thinker who thrives in a busy, high-change environment.
- Strong coaching and leadership skills, empowering teams and individuals to grow.
- A problem-solver who focuses on action and impact over process and bureaucracy.
What’s in it for you?
- To be an integral part of a high-growth Insurtech company with a mission to transform the insurance industry.
- Work in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office work.
- Excellent salary and strong benefits package.
- A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
- The opportunity to lead at a pivotal moment in our technology transformation journey.
If you are a passionate and forward-thinking Director of Engineering who thrives on shaping change, please reply with your CV or call Simon for a chat.
Seniority level
- Director
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Information Technology
- Industries: Insurance, Technology, Information and Media, and Software Development
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