Proximity Recruitment are searching for a talented Head of Engineering (circa £90,000 + 15% Bonus + Benefits) to join a thriving financial services business in Northampton.
The Head of Engineering will play a pivotal role in leading the architecture, development, & optimisation of internal applications, web tools, and integrations across our wider technology stack (including Zoho, AWS and custom web applications).
This is both a hands-on technical and leadership role, responsible not only for building high-quality, scalable systems but also for implementing & maintaining modern development, coding, & deployment practices across the team.
Responsibilities include:
* Develop and maintain CRM functionality & integrations.
* Lead the design, development, & deployment of full-stack web applications & business tools.
* Define, document, & implement development standards, including version control, testing, code review, and CI/CD processes.
* Mentor and guide existing developers, providing technical leadership & promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
* Develop & maintain scalable cloud-based solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, S3, Redshift, Glue.
* Create and manage API integrations.
* Build and enhance custom CRM widgets and interfaces using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, and Node.js.
* Utilise Python for automation, data transformation, and backend logic, particularly in support of analytics and integration tasks.
* Continuously review and optimise existing codebases for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
* Work alongside CRM, Machine Learning, and Data teams.
* Provide technical oversight and support for complex issues.
If you have both hands on technical & leadership experience within a fast-paced B2B sales environment, then this could be a great opportunity to join an innovative & ambitious business. Please don’t hesitate to apply for more information.