Director of Engineering – 100% Remote role
*Salary: £110,000 – £115,000 + bonus and benefits
About the Company:
Our client is a fast-scaling global FinTech organisation delivering secure, high-performance platforms to enterprise customers. As part of a strategic growth phase, they are expanding their senior engineering leadership function to support international scale, rapid product delivery, and world-class engineering culture. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-moving environment with strong executive support.
The Role:
This is a hands-on, high-accountability leadership role for a technically proficient Director of Engineering who thrives in scale-up conditions. You’ll oversee multiple globally distributed development teams spanning Java-based backend services, React front-end applications, full-stack systems, and QA automation, while also shaping product delivery, architecture, and engineering culture.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead distributed engineering teams delivering secure, scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs built in Java
* Support front-end delivery using React and Next.js, and oversee internal tooling built with ASP.NET
* Embed quality throughout the SDLC, supporting QA teams using Playwright, SpecFlow, and Testiny
* Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and Compliance teams to shape and deliver a value-driven roadmap
* Guide architectural decisions to ensure performance, resilience, and scalability across platforms
* Oversee data architecture using MS SQL and Snowflake, with a focus on distributed reliability
* Drive secure development practices and ensure compliance is integrated without slowing delivery
* Promote a culture of direct feedback, coaching, and autonomy at all levels of the engineering organisation
Essential Criteria:
* Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams across global locations
* Strong technical background in Java, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
* Comfort operating in lean, fast-moving environments with limited layers of support
* Ability to mentor senior engineers, lead effective 1:1s, and support individual growth
* Track record of delivering under tight timelines without compromising on engineering standards
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with cloud-native architectures and CI/CD automation
* Familiarity with observability and performance strategies for distributed systems
* Background in regulated industries such as FinTech, healthcare, or insurance
* Practical experience integrating with frontend teams and internal business tooling
* Experience with Snowflake or similar data warehousing technologies
Why Join
* Drive the technical direction of a global software platform with real-world impact
* Work in a remote-first, high-trust environment with minimal bureaucracy
* Influence culture, architecture, and team structure as the company scales
* Competitive salary, strong bonus, and supportive executive leadership
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the criteria for this role and are excited about the opportunity, please apply via this link. Alternatively, reach out to Phil Gamble directly for an informal chat via LinkedIn or WhatsApp.
About Phil Gamble:
Phil Gamble has over 20 years of experience in the Tech recruitment industry, successfully delivering on challenging IT recruitment campaigns in global software companies in the US, UK, and Ireland. He takes a personalised approach to understanding candidates and has garnered praise for his professionalism and dedication to their career goals.
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