Director of Engineering - 100% remote role
* Salary: Up to £125k +10% bonus
About the Company:
This rapidly scaling fintech is building the next generation of secure, scalable payment infrastructure. Their mission is to deliver merchant-first solutions through empowered, outcome-driven engineering teams. The business values small, focused squads working with autonomy, curiosity, and a commitment to building the right things the right way.
The Role:
This is a unique opportunity to lead and scale a modern engineering organisation while remaining close to the technology. As Director of Engineering, you'll act as a "player-coach"-responsible for growing and mentoring a team of 14-20 engineers, guiding architecture and delivery practices, and driving technical and cultural transformation.
You'll take ownership of team performance, agile process improvement, and cross-functional delivery, while embedding a culture of feedback, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Hire, mentor, and grow high-performing engineers and leaders
* Lead architecture and technical direction across full-stack teams
* Promote pragmatic, scalable solutions that deliver clear business value
* Improve agile practices to boost velocity and quality
* Drive a culture of transparency, trust, and team empowerment
* Partner with product and business stakeholders on roadmap alignment
* Guide adoption of DevOps, automation, and monitoring practices
* Support career development and create progression paths for engineers
* Lead complex, cross-team initiatives and remove delivery blockers
Essential Criteria:
* 5+ years in engineering leadership, with at least 1 year at Director level
* Track record managing 10+ engineers and scaling high-performing teams
* Strong background in Java, C#, or other object-oriented languages
* Solid understanding of Lean or Kanban software practices
* Skilled communicator and coach, comfortable leading cross-functional delivery
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern DevOps practices
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
Why Join:
* Up to £125k base + 10% bonus
* Fully remote with flexible working hours
* Technical ownership with real influence on team and product direction
* Work with smart, pragmatic engineers solving real-world challenges
* Clear progression and focus on continuous learning
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the criteria for this role and are excited about the opportunity to join our team, please apply via this link. Alternatively, you can 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, delivering on complex hiring needs across the UK, Ireland, and the US. Known for his honest, personalised approach, Phil supports candidates in securing roles that align with their goals and values.
Recent LinkedIn Testimonials:
"Phil was by far the best recruiter I have ever dealt with... I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to my friends or colleagues."
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"Phil has helped me find new roles more than once... he takes the time to understand what I'm looking for..."
