Director of Technology

Portsmouth
£85000 - £100000 per annum + + Benefits
Permanent

Posted on Wed Jan 2026

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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    Rob Carswell

    Rob Carswell provides comprehensive recruitment services across multiple sectors, with a focus on strategic talent placement that supports organisational goals. His extensive industry experience allows him to tailor his approach to meet the specific needs of each client effectively.

    Actions speak louder than words when it comes to ED&I and we’re proud to let ours do the talking for us. TRIA have a majority female workforce from director level down and to keep building on this, we embody a commitment to keep TRIA a safe, prejudice-free environment.

    TRIA Consulting is dedicated to delivering end-to-end services that unlock potential and maximise value. Unlike traditional recruitment, we focus on providing comprehensive consultancy solutions tailored to your organisation's unique objectives.

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