Head of Engineering at Riby Finance

Job Details

• Develop and deliver a strategic technological vision and direction for Riby
• Lead and manage the Software Development and IT teams to deliver software, infrastructure and architecture that meets the needs of users
• Ensure delivery consistent with Agile processes across the team
• Work effectively with Product Managers and Product Owners to ensure delivery against agreed priorities 
• Implement mechanisms to monitor, manage and provide progress on all software development activities
• Accountable for the on time and to quality delivery of software development projects
• Responsible for the maintenance and development of internal and external IT support systems;
• Create, implement and maintain a continuous improvement plan for software development and IT infrastructure
• Working closely with the Product Managers with the aim of meeting current and future user needs
• Research the external environment, and where appropriate identify and recommend external partners for the delivery of best in class technologies suitable for Riby applications
• Reviewing and applying said best practices to establish architecture and frameworks consistent with and supportive of the Product Strategy
• Identifying and implementing technology trends that will be able to support the future success of the business
• Collaborating with the appropriate functions and users to evaluate and identify technology platforms for delivering the company’s products and internal services
• Understanding the use cases (and/or user stories) in order to oversee the design of the architecture for the products to be built
• Ensuring that technology standards and best practices are maintained across the organisation
• To drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the development teams
• Responsible for his/her own work planning against objectives set in agreement with the Executive Director.
• Minimum of 5 years hands on experience.
• AWS cerification is a plus