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# Head of Technology

- **Company:** Leeds Building Society
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Continuous Integration, Data Loss, DevOps, System Availability
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb8ceb916b49373b0dc76c9706ca2be051/eaa

## About the Role

* Strong, visible people leader who role models, cares, connects and coaches to drive performance, change, positive engagement and deliver against challenging objectives.
 * Senior technology leadership experience gained in financial services or another complex, highly regulated environment.
 * A strong track record of leading major Core platform transformation, modernisation or cloud migration while protecting service stability.
 * Deep knowledge of resilient, multi-vendor technology ecosystems, including SaaS, APIs, Azure, CI/CD, DevOps and automated testing.
 * Experience of enterprise operational service management approaches including ITIL and DevOps in a high availability/zero data loss/zero trust context.
 * The ability to inspire and unite internal and external teams, coaching others through change and creating clear accountability.
 * Confident influence with senior stakeholders, translating complex technical issues into clear business decisions and practical delivery plans.
 * Commercial judgement across budgets, suppliers, risk and resource planning, with a strategic outlook and close attention to delivery outcomes.