Director of Software Engineering

My client, a large consulting firm based in Dublin are looking to hire a Director of Software Engineering to lead large-scale engineering teams and deliver complex technology transformation programmes for a financial services client.

This role combines strategic leadership, technical delivery oversight, stakeholder management and commercial accountability to drive high-quality software solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with client executives, architects, delivery leaders and cross-functional teams to shape technology strategy, modern engineering practices and digital innovation initiatives.

The Role:

• Lead and scale high-performing software engineering teams across multiple client engagements and delivery programmes.
• Drive end-to-end delivery of enterprise software solutions, ensuring quality, security, scalability and adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders to define technology roadmaps, digital transformation strategies and engineering operating models.
• Champion modern software engineering practices including Agile delivery, DevSecOps, cloud-native architectures, CI/CD and platform engineering.
• Provide technical and commercial leadership during pre-sales activities, proposals, solution design and client presentations.
• Mentor engineering managers and senior technical leaders while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Have You:

• Extensive experience in software engineering and technology delivery, including leadership of large distributed engineering teams.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes within consulting, professional services and/or complex corporate environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud, along with modern application architectures and engineering tooling.
• Demonstrated expertise in Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, software delivery governance and engineering best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging C-level executives and senior business leaders.

Fore more info, contact Michael on [email protected]