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 languages 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.
**Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, not all applicants will receive feedback.**