Director of Engineering Performance - London

Director of Engineering Performance - London

Director of Engineering Performance - London

Sokin is looking for a dynamic leader to join our expanding international engineering org, in a key, hands-on role focused on empowering our engineers to do their best work every day and maximise overall team success.

As the Director of Engineering Performance , you will work closely with the whole engineering team and senior managers to optimise performance using a combination of coaching, mentoring and directed learning and development.

About Sokin

Sokin is a leading B2B fintech provider revolutionising international payments and receivables processing. We enable businesses to move money seamlessly across borders, offering over 75 currencies at competitive wholesale rates on a single platform. Committed to transparency, efficiency, and innovation, our diverse client base spans entertainment, logistics, travel, and more. Join a global team that's transforming the world of cross-border financial services through technology-first solutions.

Responsibilities:
Empowerment, Training & Adoption

• Help cultivate a psychologically safe environment where engineers feel heard, supported, and empowered to perform their best work
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to engineers, fostering personal and professional growth through 1:1s, goal setting and actionable feedback
• Own and improve the engineering performance review process, aligning it with individual development plans
• Use engineering metrics and feedback to continuously improve internal tools, processes, and team performance
• Collaborate with the People Team and Engineering Leadership to align with hiring practices and organizational strategy
• Curate, design, launch, and manage learning & development (L&D) programs that cover the full spectrum of experience from intern all the way through to principal engineers in collaboration with engineering chapter leads
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging tools to inform and evolve internal practices
• Partner with technical experts to create internal training materials, knowledge-sharing sessions, mentorship initiatives and progression pathways
• Identify skills gaps across the team and proactively recommend or develop targeted training initiatives
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, experimentation and frequent, actionable feedback.

• At least 10 years' experience in technical performance improvement, solutions engineering, technical training, or related roles within technology-led businesses
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience designing and delivering engaging training, technical documentation and L&D content using modern tools and platforms
• Ability to work cross-functionally, influence stakeholders at all levels, and thrive in a globally distributed, fast-paced environment
• A proactive, analytical, and continuous-improvement mindset
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Computer Science, Engineering/IT, or equivalent professional experience.

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