Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects? Do you have a proven engineering background with extensive cloud experience? Can you demonstrate your ability to lead and grow high-performing teams in fast-paced, agile environments?
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About the Role

We're seeking an experienced and dynamic Technology and Data Lead to join our Technology and Transformation leadership team. This is a pivotal role where you'll shape and build a brand-new technology capability for us. You'll drive key technology initiatives, oversee project delivery, and ensure our solutions align with strategic business objectives.

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This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of Billing Finance as we evolve into a modern, technology-led organisation. We operate within a Scaled Agile Framework, focusing on delivering value-driven outcomes, with technology as a true business enabler.

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Leadership and Strategy

You'll own the overall Technology and Engineering strategy for Billing, setting the direction for how technology supports business growth. You'll partner with senior stakeholders to define the technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing technology team whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
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Technical Oversight

You'll oversee all aspects of Data, Infrastructure, Integrations, Test Engineering, and Architecture for the Billing domain and will drive the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance technology solutions. You'll manage our SaaS-based core systems, key system integrations, and a comprehensive data platform to support business operations and will take ownership of internal cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps engineering across the entire technology stack. You'll also evaluate, select, and implement software, automation tools, and data solutions that enhance business efficiency. Whilst this is primarily a leadership role, you'll also be willing to engage in technical details, review code, and support delivery teams when necessary.
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Collaboration & Communication

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables and will translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders. You'll also facilitate strong communication between engineering teams and business leaders to maintain alignment on priorities.
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Innovation & Continuous Improvement

You'll stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform strategic decisions and will conduct regular assessments of technology performance, identifying opportunities for optimisation and innovation.
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Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to define and shape a new technology function from the ground up. You'll have the autonomy to influence architecture, build and lead a talented team, and play a key role in transforming Billing Finance into a truly modern, technology-driven business.

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You won't just be managing processes--you'll be a strategic leader, driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and helping us evolve into a company where technology is at the heart of everything we do. If you're passionate about engineering excellence, innovative thinking, and making a tangible impact, this is the role for you.

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Qualifications / Experience

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Technical Expertise:

Established background in modern technology stacks, cloud-native architectures, and SaaS solutions. A strong engineering background with extensive cloud experience--you'll be confident operating in a cloud-first environment. Proven experience in technology leadership roles, with a solid understanding of software development, data engineering, and modern architectural principles. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#, with the ability to engage in technical discussions and code reviews when needed. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automation tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of troubleshooting complex technical challenges efficiently.
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Leadership & Collaboration:

Demonstrated ability to lead and grow high-performing teams in fast-paced, agile environments. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively. A strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term goals. Experience managing third-party vendors and technology partners to deliver complex solutions preferred but not essential. A hands-on, problem-solving mindset, with the ability to dive deep when required while maintaining strategic oversight.
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We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership skills. While we don't expect candidates to tick every box, you should be able to demonstrate how you would leverage internal resources and external partners to complement your skill set.

About Billing Finance

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Billing Finance is a family-owned vehicle financing Company based on the outskirts of Northampton. We focus on customers with non-standard credit profiles that may not fit the automated underwriting processes of other lenders. Our mission is to help get all our people, including customers and staff "where they need to be" by "putting them at the heart of everything we do". We are entering an exciting phase of transformation and as a small company, this role will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work across the whole customer journey cycle, and to directly see the impacts that they made.

Our values are:

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We are responsible - We are conscious of our impact on people and planet We care about you - We are kind and compassionate with our customers and with each other We work with you - We support financial wellbeing for our customers and the wider community
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The successful candidate will not only have a successful and fulfilling career with us but will also receive a fantastic range of benefits:

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Discretionary bonus scheme Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Pension salary sacrifice scheme Private Medical Income Protection Hybrid working Employee Assistance Programme Annual 200 personal growth fund Paid volunteering days We currently have approximately 100 staff members, so if you want to join a Company that wants to make a difference then apply today!
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Performance Criteria

Your performance will be assessed against your key responsibilities, behavioural competencies, and our Company values which are enclosed as separate documents.

This job description may not have all potential tasks listed and additional tasks to fulfil your role requirements may be asked of you. This job description should be used as a guide as to the content of your role. Any significant changes to your job description will be agreed by both parties.

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Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and ethnic minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Billing Finance we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 80,000.00-90,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northampton NN3 9EX

Reference ID: VA24