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Job Description

Head of Engineering

Salary: £150,000-£190,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Location: London - Hybrid 3 days onsite

We’re working with a rapidly growing tech for good company that is transforming how data, automation, and smart integrations shape the future of digital infrastructure. Their platform optimises real-time operations, connecting users with seamless, intelligent technology solutions.

They are looking for a Head of Engineering with a strong background of leading and setting the technical direction of high-performing engineering departments. This will be a position that will directly shape the growth and success of their tech ecosystem for the years to come, whilst collaborating closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to truly deliver impact at scale.

Key Responsibilities as Head of Engineering:

Shape the long-term technical strategy and architecture, including how we build and scale AI and ML systems. Define how teams work together through clear charters, decision-making, planning, and collaboration. Set and uphold high engineering standards across agile delivery, testing, security, and documentation. Lead reliability practices including on-call design, SLIs, incident reviews, and continuous improvement. Partner with Product to refine requirements and ensure technical feasibility and strong architecture. Hire, develop, and inspire talented engineers, building a culture of clarity, accountability, and growth. Oversee developer tools to boost productivity and quality. Collaborate closely with the executive team, bringing technical insight to shape broader company strategy.

Key Requirements:

Experienced engineering leader with 6+ years leading multiple teams in product-driven environments. Strong technical background in cloud and distributed systems (experience with JVM like Java, Scala or Kotlin a bonus). Proven experience integrating AI/ML into live systems with measurable business outcomes. Excellent architectural judgement and a pragmatic approach to scaling systems and teams. Comfortable challenging ideas and communicating trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences. Known for building collaborative, high-performing cultures where people do their best work.

This is a career defining Head of Engineering role with the potential to have a massive impact on the technology function and strategy of a business that is directly shaping the future of shaping the future of intelligent digital infrastructure. If you’re a Head of Engineering ready to take on meaningful challenges in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment then we’d love to hear from you.

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