Engineering Director at Capco

<p><strong>Engineering Director</strong><br><strong>Location: Glasgow</strong>&nbsp;(Hybrid) | <strong>Practice Area:</strong> Technology &amp; Engineering | <strong>Type:</strong> Permanent</p> <p><strong>Shape the Future of Engineering in Financial Services</strong></p> <p><strong>The Role</strong><br>As a Engineering Director at Capco, you’ll lead high-performing teams to deliver complex, impactful technology solutions across financial services. You’ll combine deep technical knowledge with strong leadership, guiding engineers to create scalable, innovative, and client-focused products. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends delivery, mentorship, and technical excellence to shape the next generation of digital platforms in banking and finance.</p> <p>This role will sit in our Scotland office, with a need to potentially work in either Edinburgh or Glasgow depending on client expectations.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead, mentor, and inspire cross-functional engineering teams to deliver exceptional software solutions.</li> <li>Apply and champion engineering best practices with a focus on quality, performance, and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to design and deliver transformative technology initiatives.</li> <li>Drive innovation through experimentation, leveraging emerging technologies and modern engineering approaches.</li> <li>Contribute to Capco’s growing engineering community - sharing knowledge, promoting standards, and fostering collaboration.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing end-to-end software delivery within Financial Services organisations.</li> <li>Strong technical background in one or more core stacks (e.g. Java, .NET, or similar) with hands-on coding experience.</li> <li>Deep understanding of Cloud technologies and modern DevOps practices.</li> <li>Demonstrated success in building scalable systems and delivering complex, high-value applications.</li> <li>Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments, driving efficiency and collaboration.</li> <li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify technical concepts for all audiences.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Points For</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams including Designers, Testers, and Product Owners.</li> <li>Background in managing multiple delivery teams across diverse projects or geographies.</li> <li>Involvement in pre-sales or producing technical content for pitches and proposals.</li> <li>A personal passion for developing people, technology, and process maturity.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Capco</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.</li> <li>Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.</li> <li>Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.</li> <li>Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.</li> <li>Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS &amp; Energy.</li> </ul> <p>We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:</p> <p><strong>Core Benefits:</strong> Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.<br><strong>Mental Health:</strong> Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.<br><strong>Family-Friendly:</strong> Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.<br><strong>Family Care:</strong> 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.<br><strong>Holiday Flexibility:</strong> 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.<br><strong>Continuous Learning:</strong> Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually: Take your pick - workshops, certifications, e-learning - your growth, your way. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.<br><strong>Healthcare Access:</strong> Convenient online GP services.<br><strong>Extra Perks:</strong> Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.</p> <p><strong>Inclusion at Capco</strong><br>We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration - a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.</p> <p>#LI-DNI</p>