Head Of Engineering And Technology Development

The head of engineer is a senior technical leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise in digital and technology development. This role not only guides and mentors Engineers but actively contributes to designing, building, and deploying technology and digital systems. The head of Engineer collaborates closely with business stakeholders and technology teams to identify high-impact opportunities, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture and compliance standards. The position owns and develops engineering factory behind digital and emerging technology enabling DLL transformation

Day to Day

• Build up engineering and technology arm of digital organization

• Provide leadership and technical guidance to Engineers and related roles.

• Drive the design, development, and deployment of solutions across business functions.

• Align technology development with commercial objectives, establishing product operating model

• Ensure all systems comply with enterprise architecture, ethical standards, regulatory requirements, information security standards and internal governance frameworks.

• Mentor and develop talent, fostering a high-performing and innovative team culture.

• Partnering up with HR to develop future workforce strategy and plan

• Influence enterprise-wide technology decisions and contribute to strategy development.

• Lead by example through hands-on design, coding, and deployment.

• Establish best practices for CI/CD framework and lifecycle management, and production-grade systems.
  

All members enjoy

• Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.
• Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.
• Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
• Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs.

Essentials

• Bcs/ master’s in software development or computer science

• 10+ years of experience in technology and engineering roles, including leadership responsibilities.

• Proven track record in designing and implementing digital solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

• Experience in financial services or similar regulated industries is a plus.

• Deep knowledge of technologies, including cloud, API, AI architecture

• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks

• Proficiency in software engineering principles, including CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.

• Advanced technical expertise in digital and related technologies.

• Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical concepts into business value.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and emerging technologies.

• Ability to influence strategic decisions and drive organizational change.

• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution.

• Expertise in designing scalable AI architectures and integrating them into enterprise systems.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make trade-offs between speed, cost, and quality.
  

Choose Wellbeing

DLL’s wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives.

Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:

• Connection – Build meaningful connections with other DLL members
• Health – Manage mental, emotional and physical health
• Finance – Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health
• Lifestyle – Maintain balance between work and life priorities

There are things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL!

Settling In

At DLL, we are many things. We are team members, family members, community member. We are members of society, members of different cultures and nationalities. Members of change. We each have different beliefs, different passions, different viewpoints, talents and interests. We become from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and histories.

But for all of our differences, we share one thing in common: each of us are members of DLL.

Our company was founded in the Netherlands. But today we are truly a multinational business. Our unique culture is rooted in higher collaboration, less hierarchy and a honest directness that enable us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines.

Many companies say they are European, American, Asian or Australian, at DLL we are all these places and more.

We are a cross-culture collaborative – an interconnected network – that comes together every single day with one goal in mind: Partnering for a better world.

Good to Know

• Deadline for application: April 4, 2026 (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date)
• The selection process may involve an assessment.
• DLL referral program applies
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• Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website: workingatdllgroup.com
For more information, please contact our Regional Talent acquisition Manager Willem Hessels via Willem.Hessels@dllgroup.com

DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check.

DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.

DLL, a great place to build your career

DLL is a global asset finance company that partners with manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and end users to facilitate access to equipment and technology. Headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, we operate in over 25 countries, offering financial solutions across various industries. We are also a 100% subsidiary of our parent company Rabobank, one of the world’s largest financial companies. Join our community of over 6.000 members from 75 nationalities! At DLL, our unique culture — shaped by our values (We put our customers first -Together we achieve more-You can count on me - I challenge myself and others to grow) and behaviors that define us — is at the heart of everything we do.

We offer exciting job opportunities where you feel welcomed, respected and empowered to be your authentic self and share your best ideas. At DLL, we believe in the strength of our diverse perspectives and experiences, which make our global community thrive.

You’ll receive competitive pay, generous benefits, health and wellbeing support, and manage your work-life balance through our hybrid working flexibility.

Our global operations offer you a variety of development opportunities and we encourage you to take on new challenges across our departments, businesses and regions.

Our company strategy emphasizes our commitment to sustainable business and making social impact is part of that as well. Together, we’ll “Partner for a better world” to make a positive impact. Joining DLL, means joining a company that consistently scores higher than the industry average in Employee Engagement surveys. This is also being acknowledged through many Great Place to Work certificates. People who work at DLL, like DLL.

Join us in Partnering for a better world!