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Technology Resourcing Partner at Holland & Barrett
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the engineering teams that are shaping the digital customer journey across our web and mobile platforms. As we move beyond a multi-year transformation programme, we're entering the next chapter — focused on innovation, speed, and delivering new propositions that will define the future of wellness retail.
As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead high-performing squads to build scalable, resilient systems. You'll take ownership of delivery, architecture, and team development — partnering closely with Product and Technology leadership to drive impactful outcomes.
What You'll Be Doing
Technical Leadership
* Define and evolve the team's technical platform, ensuring alignment with H&B's technology strategy
* Lead architectural decisions, implementation, and code reviews with a focus on modern, distributed systems
* Advocate for continuous improvement in tools, practices, and delivery processes
* Manage, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
* Support career development and succession planning across the team
* Recruit and retain top engineering talent
Software Delivery
* Own the planning and execution of your team's roadmap
* Drive a culture of quality through robust testing, CI/CD, and automation
* Balance delivery with technical debt management and continuous improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Act as a key technical leader within your domain
* Communicate progress, risks, and roadmaps clearly with stakeholders
* Collaborate with teams across the business to manage dependencies and deliver integrated outcomes
Key requirements:
* 3+ years' experience managing engineering teams of 8 or more
* Experience building microservices and distributed systems using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native patterns
* Deep knowledge of Agile delivery, DevOps practices, and automated testing pipelines
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, analytical mindset
* Proven ability to lead through change and guide cross-functional teams through ambiguity
Why Join Us?
At Holland & Barrett, we're building a tech organisation that's fast, flexible, and built to scale — but with a clear sense of purpose. Our work has real impact on people's health and wellbeing, and we're proud to be part of a business that values expertise, innovation, and care.
We offer the opportunity to lead meaningful work, shape modern engineering practices, and develop your career in an environment that values both performance and personal growth.
Ready to shape the future of wellness tech?
Apply now and make an impact at scale.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services and Technology, Information and Media
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