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Product Engineering Lead

£43,000 - 74,000
Essential Consulting
Tadcaster Road, Sheffield
£43,000 - 74,000
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Company Size
<50
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Company Type
Services
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Exp Level
Lead
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- Proven experience leading engineering teams within enterprise environments - Demonstrated ability to transform teams into high-performing engineering units - Strong technical background with scripting skills (Python, Go, Bash or similar) - Experience working in Agile environments - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across large organisations - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - Strong ownership mindset and attention to quality - Desirable: Experience supporting vendor-backed platforms or enterprise applications - Desirable: Background within financial services or regulated environments - Desirable: Understanding of risk, compliance, and governance frameworks

Technologies

Responsibilities

- Lead a cross-functional engineering pod delivering platform and automation outcomes - Provide technical leadership and oversight across vendor product engineering activities - Drive delivery across major upgrades, complex change initiatives, and 3rd line engineering support - Collaborate with Product Owners, Architecture, and wider stakeholders - Improve platform performance, resilience, and operational efficiency - Define and track engineering performance metrics to drive continuous improvement - Build team capability through coaching, mentoring, and embedding best practices - Establish and uphold engineering standards including documentation, peer review, and quality controls

Description


We are working with a Tier 1 banking client seeking an experienced Product Engineering Lead to join a high-impact technology function responsible for delivering and supporting critical enterprise platforms. This key leadership role within our global engineering organisation focuses on driving automation, improving platform resilience, and building high-performing engineering teams. The position is based in Sheffield with a hybrid work model, allowing for three days onsite.
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