Xpertise Recruitment
Director of Engineering
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Director of Engineering
Location: Nottingham
Working Pattern: 5 days per week in the office
Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 base + Bonus + Car allowance
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Director of Engineering to lead the creation and delivery of a brand-new product from concept through to market launch. This is a highly strategic role where you will work at the intersection of technology, product and commercial strategy, shaping a market-leading proposition with significant organisational investment behind it.
Joining a well-established organisation embarking on a major product transformation initiative, you will have the opportunity to operate with a start-up mindset while benefiting from the support, stability and resources of an established business. Working closely with a Product Director, you will define the product roadmap, lead technical delivery and build the engineering capability required to bring a new product to market within the next 18 months.
Why Join?
- Lead the development of a completely new finance product from the ground up
- Shape product strategy and technical direction from day one
- Work within a business making significant investment in AI and modern engineering practices
- Build and scale a high-performing engineering function focused on innovation and delivery
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Responsibilities
- Define and execute the engineering strategy for a new finance product
- Partner closely with the Product Director to shape roadmap, delivery plans and market proposition
- Lead product development from initial concept through to launch and ongoing growth
- Provide technical leadership across engineering and architecture disciplines
- Build and scale engineering capability in line with product growth objectives
- Drive the adoption of AI-enabled development practices, including code generation and LLM-based solutions
- Manage senior stakeholders and provide strategic technology leadership
- Ensure high-quality, scalable and commercially viable product delivery
Requirements
- Proven experience building and launching new products from scratch
- Strong engineering leadership background with close proximity to technology and architecture
- Ability to define product strategy and translate vision into delivery outcomes
- Commercial awareness with experience assessing market opportunities and product viability
- Experience collaborating closely with Product and Architecture teams
- Strong understanding of AI and its practical application within product development
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills at executive level
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Desirable Experience
- Experience leading engineering teams within fintech, financial services or highly regulated environments
- Exposure to scaling engineering functions from small teams to larger delivery organisations
- Experience working within both established corporate environments and high-growth product initiatives
- Track record of delivering innovative, market-differentiating products
Key Details
- This is a rare opportunity to join a strategically important programme and take ownership of a new product initiative with significant investment and visibility.
- The engineering team will initially be small, with plans to scale from approximately 8-10 people to around 50, leveraging AI-driven delivery approaches rather than traditional headcount growth.
- Location: Nottingham
- Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 base + Bonus
- Car Allowance: Circa £7,000 per annum
- Working Pattern: Office-based, 5 days per week
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our client is an equal opportunities employer.
At Xpertise, we keep things human. Your application will always be reviewed by a real person. We do not rely on AI or automated screening tools. Every candidate receives fair, considered attention from our team.
Right to work in the UK is required for this role.
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