Product Engineering Lead
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
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Contract: Inside IR35
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 is a key leadership role within a global engineering organisation, focused on driving automation, improving platform resilience, and building high-performing engineering teams.
The Role
You will lead a product engineering pod, providing SME engineering support for vendor-backed platforms that underpin critical IT services.
You will take full ownership of delivery from demand intake and prioritisation through to execution and reporting, while also playing a key role in uplifting engineering capability, standards, and ways of working across the team.
This role sits at the intersection of engineering, delivery, and platform improvement, with a strong focus on performance, automation, and operational excellence.
Key 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
Key Requirements
* Proven experience leading engineering teams within enterprise environments
* Demonstrated ability to transform teams into high-performing engineering xkybehq 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
* Background within financial services or regulated environments
* Understanding of risk, compliance, and governance frameworks