Product Engineering Lead Location: Sheffield (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
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 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
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