Job Title Head of Engineering EnablementJob DescriptionA key aspect of the IG Group Technology Strategy is to embed best practice software engineering across all teams globally. This role will be responsible for defining and evolving our best practices and preferred tooling; guiding our cohort of ‘best engineers’; embedding the software engineering Community of Practice; designing our software engineering learning and development approach and curriculum; providing coaching and advisory support to specific teams; and conducting supportive software engineering reviews of these teams.The Global Head of Engineering Enablement will be critical to helping start the embedding of best practice software engineering practices across the organisation and will work closely with the Head of Technology Future Design, our internal clients and partners to achieve this.So, who are we?Hello, we’re IG Group. No, not Instagram – though we're a pretty big deal ourselves. We’re a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? We’ve snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences.We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000 people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love.Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across multiple brands, with people all over the world. Join us for an exciting future and let’s innovate together.Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:Responsible for developing and enhancing the Software Engineering skills and culture of IG Technology.Works as a key part of the Technology Future Design leadership team (Strategy, Architecture, Engineering and Ways of Working) to help shape and develop long term direction of the function and evolve the overall IG Technology Strategy.Sets the strategic direction for embedding best practice software engineering, working in collaboration with senior stakeholders within Technology and the broader organisation to drive, evolve and ensure visibility and awareness of the minimal standards and practices for engineering craftsmanship, ways of working (WoW), tooling and processes.Design, manage and evolve an IG wide Software Engineering Community of Practice, guiding the newly established cohort of ‘best engineers’ and ensuring that their capacity of approx. 2 days per month is focused on the most impactful, IG, problems and opportunities.Coach, mentors and supports our engineers and wider teams.Act as a disruptor and change agent, educating the wider IG organisation on the business benefits of adopting modern software engineering approaches and practices.Take responsibility for the design and evolution of our software engineering learning and development offerings and resources, ensuring these are visible to the engineering community.Builds strategic relationships with 3rd party providers of software engineering and software engineers.Partners closely with large delivery teams to source software engineering resources for their teams.Undertaking supportive software engineering assurance reviews.Who we’re looking forYou’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You’re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.We don’t fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let’s raise the bar together.The PersonHighly passionate about the ability of technology to transform organisations with a keen awareness of current IT trends.Strong influencing and persuading skills, with a collaborative, open and passionate working style with team empowerment at its heart.Respects a wide range of views and positively encourages and contributes to a learning environment in which everyone is supported to develop to their full potential and excel in their role.Strong communication skills, verbal and written, able to represent a vision for software engineering that is anchored around the business impact and can be presented to all stakeholders at all levels up to and including the main IG Board.Comfortable operating across a global matrix structure and being able to drive organisational-wide change irrespective of reporting lines.Team player with a high degree of empathy and relatability for every role within a modern software engineering function.Engage with commitment and drive, taking initiative willingly, acting with both sensitivity and self-assurance to achieve results.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and influence with key stakeholders based on professional credibility and excellent communication and engagement.Background & ExperienceExperience working as part of a high-performing engineering function with a comprehensive understanding of building and evolving highly available, mission-critical systems.Broad and detailed knowledge of what good modern software engineering practices should look like in an automated, cloud-native, productised, Agile environment.Will have previously formulated a vision for a modern, complex software engineering function; gained support for it from the business and then used their influence to realise clear, statistically illustrated benefits.Clear track record as a change agent with a clear understanding of best practice change management approaches: setting out a clear vision, defining clear plans to achieve this vision, and engaging broad groups of technologists to embed new ways of working.Experience within a product-focused environment with a strong understanding of system reliability and stability patterns.How you’ll growWhen you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job – we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, we’ll support you all the way.And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the world’s best trading experience. We’d love to have you along for the ride.The perksIt really is more than a job. We’ll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life – at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off… the list goes on.Competitive salaryFlexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (x%)Private medical cover for you and your familyLife insuranceContribution to gym memberships25 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (28 in totalThe option to buy or sell holiday days.Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning PlatformA comprehensive global and local onboarding processEmployee-led LGBTQ+, Women’s, Black and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organising events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive cultureOption to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future FundWhere you’ll workWe follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it’s the best of both worlds. This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection. Plus, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy.Ask our employees what their favourite thing is about working at IG, and you’ll hear an echo of ‘our culture’! That’s because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you – like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity – can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business.That’s why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realise our vision and strategy. So, if you’re keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.Number of openings 1
