Director of Technology

Portsmouth

1 month ago

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Position: Director of Technology

Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week in Portsmouth office

Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Package: 85k-100k + benefits

Industry: Insurance

Tria have partnered with a leading company working in the insurance industry to hire a Director of Technology. This is a strategic leadership role which is primarily responsible for shaping and delivering technology and IT strategy, ensuring platforms, systems, and architecture enable business growth, operational efficiency, and innovation.

As part of the position, you will be operating across 4 key areas: Technology Strategy & Transformation, Software Architecture & Engineering, People Delivery & Operations & Technology Enablement. You will be leading a team of 7, helping to define best practices and growing the development teams.

The company are looking for people with the following skills/experience:

Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior technology or IT leadership role.
Proven experience leading technology strategy and transformation initiatives.
Strong understanding of modern software architecture and cloud-based platforms.
Hands-on knowledge of at least two of the following: C#, Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP
Experience with Microsoft Azure is desirable.
Exposure to AI and machine learning technologies is highly advantageous.This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a fast-developing software company and shape the development team. Please apply ASAP with an up-to-date CV which showcases your experience in the above areas.

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