Are you a seasoned tech leader ready to drive meaningful impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment? We're partnering with a cutting-edge FinTech company that is transforming the way merchants operate. They're now seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead and scale their product-focused engineering function. The Opportunity: This role will enable the successful candidate to actively shape the technical roadmap, build high-performing teams, and influence business outcomes at a strategic level. You'll join a mission-driven company that champions small, empowered teams and thrives on delivering real value to its customers. Key Responsibilities: Lead and grow a team of engineers across full-stack product areas Champion best practices in Agile, DevOps, and software craftsmanship Drive team performance through mentoring, continuous feedback, and a strong engineering culture Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align delivery with business goals Evolve engineering practices and architecture with a focus on scalability, simplicity, and quality Foster a transparent, trusting culture that promotes innovation and learning What You'll Bring: 5 years in software engineering leadership, plus expereince at Director level or above Experience leading cross-functional teams of 10 engineers Strong background in Java, C#, or C++ Passion for Lean/Kanban methodologies and agile transformation Experience in mentoring new managers and scaling engineering functions Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Does this role sound like your next challenge? Apply now or contact Aoife Quinn at aoife.quinn@realtime.jobs for a confidential chat. *N.B. All applicants MUST be located in Northern Ireland.