Technology Director - 6 month FTC
On site
Farringdon, United Kingdom
Freelance
05-03-2025
Job Specifications
Who are we?
Lumon is a leading foreign exchange and international payments company which enables effortless overseas payments by uniting people, technology & expertise. We are passionate about what we do, as we believe helping people and companies achieve their goals is more valuable than just moving their money.
Life at Lumon
People are always at the heart of what we do, no matter if it’s our clients, our community or our Lumoneer's. To give you a little flavour of what we mean…
We are a proud charity partner of Future First who support children in schools across the UK. We are a carbon neutral business. We are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; our EDI committee serves an important role at Lumon by challenging the status quo and helping us move the needle. We really want to make Lumon a great place to work, where people feel comfortable being themselves and where we can attract as much diversity as we possibly can. If this sounds good to you, then we’re thrilled you’re considering joining our team!
The Role
The Interim Technology Director will be a hands-on leader responsible for maintaining the overall architecture, security, reliability, and scalability of our technology environment while driving operational excellence. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and a proven track record of implementing a technology roadmap and vision.
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of leadership, technical expertise, and soft skills, including strategic planning, effective communication, project management, problem-solving, and a keen awareness of cybersecurity. Experience in managing infrastructure and IT operations within a financial services or similar environment is essential.
Reporting directly to the Chief Product and Technology Officer, you will have direct responsibility for the Service Management Team (4), InfoSec (1) and Infrastructure (5), To be successful in your role, you will be required to work collaboratively with your peers in Data, Development and Product Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure and Cloud Management
Oversee the current architecture, deployment and maintenance of cloud (Azure) and on-premise infrastructure – ensuring stability, performance and security.
Work with the Head of Infrastructure to develop and implement strategies for scalability, automation, and cost optimisation across cloud and data centre environments
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance infrastructure resilience and efficiency.
Operational Excellence & Service Delivery
Lead IT operations, including incident management, change management, and service delivery.
Establish and refine processes for monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting across all layers of the Tech estate.
Ensure uptime and reliability of critical business applications and platforms.
Security, Compliance and Risk Management
Work closely with the Head of InfoSec to ensure infrastructure adheres to best practices in cybersecurity, compliance, and data protection.
Implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans to mitigate risks and minimise downtime
Maintain compliance with industry regulations such as DORA, GDPR, and others as required.
Team Leadership, and Vendor Management
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing infrastructure and operations team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Manage relationships with external vendors, cloud providers, and managed service partners to optimise performance and cost efficiency.
Collaborate with software engineering, data, and business teams to align infrastructure and operational strategies with company goals.
Required Experience
10+ years in infrastructure and IT operations, ideally with some in financial services.
3+ years in a leadership role
Sound understanding of project management principles
Ability to think critically and creatively
Overseeing contracts and managing relationships with external vendors
Strong knowledge of networking, system administration, databases
What You'll Get
A competitive salary
25 days Annual leave, with a chance to purchase up to 5 additional days’
Birthday day off
Free monthly company lunches
Summer and Christmas parties, and other fun social events throughout the year
Access to Pirkx benefits platform which includes online GP, cashback and discounts on shopping and restaurants, gym discounts and more!
Medicash health scheme for you and your family
Cycle to work scheme
Quiet/Prayer room in Head Office
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Pension
4x Life Assurance
Ongoing training and development
Enhanced maternity leave
Menopause support
2 additional days a year for ‘Moments that Matter
Lumon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process.
About the Company
We are Lumon, your trusted currency partner. Established in 2000, Lumon has been trusted by over 69,000 customers to save them money on currency exchange transactions for more than 20 years. In 2023 we exchanged over £8.8bn in currency. Whether you’re buying or selling a property, paying for living expenses abroad or simply paying for goods and services, Lumon’s specialist market knowledge and dedicated account managers will help make the process as quick and simple as possible. We're also a trusted currency partner of... Know more
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