Product Engineering Lead

Requirements of the role

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What will you be doing?

The hands-on Product Engineering Lead role is responsible for the overall development output for the Data Collections Product Group; for enforcing and refining the Product Group’s Standards and Guidelines across the product development teams; for providing thought leadership, coaching to development teams in best engineering practices; and for keeping engineering documentation up to date.

You will work closely with FCA Product Owners, Architects, Service Managers, and third-party suppliers who provide development resources to the FCA.

Ensure development teams meet quality, performance and delivery standards

Review designs, code and configuration changes from outsourced teams and contributors

Provide technical leadership, hands-on guidance, design feedback and mentoring

Develop technology and service designs aligned with organisational risk appetite

Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and ensure alignment with architecture standards

Drive engineering innovation, refine ways of working and enhance development team effectiveness

What will you get from the role?

Opportunity to develop expertise and grow in a technology-focused career path

Supportive and collaborative team culture, fostering strong connections across the organisation

Purpose-driven environment with a public service mindset and shared common goals

Meaningful work that enables positive impact within the organisation and beyond

Commitment to work-life balance, focusing on efficiency and smart working over long hours

Inclusive, empowering workplace that values servant leadership and embraces diversity

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