Salary: £? - ? per year Requirements: We are looking for a proven Head of Engineering or senior engineering leader with experience in large, complex environments. We need a strong track record of leading Engineering Managers and building high-performing teams. We require a hands-on technical background across Java, JavaScript, and cloud platforms such as Azure or GCP, including distributed systems. We need experience working in fast-paced, modern engineering environments. We require expertise in scalable architecture, reliability, and performance. We need the ability to navigate and simplify complex technical challenges. We require experience delivering consumer-facing products with both frontend and backend awareness. We need a proven track record in driving engineering transformation. We require strong stakeholder management and communication skills. We prefer candidates with a degree in Computer Science or a related field. We prefer candidates with strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and problem solving. We prefer healthcare or healthtech experience. We prefer immediate availability. We need a flexible approach to hybrid working and occasional travel. Responsibilities: We will lead a team of Software Engineering Managers. We will drive the development and transformation of technology products. We will play a key role in a wider transformation programme. We will introduce modern engineering practices. We will improve architecture across the engineering function. We will deliver scalable, consumer-facing digital products. We will build and strengthen a high-performing engineering function in a complex environment. We will partner with stakeholders across the business to simplify technical challenges and support transformation. Technologies: Azure Backend Cloud Frontend GCP Support Java JavaScript More: We are a high-profile organisation hiring a Head of Engineering for a 6-month contract based in London with a hybrid working model, requiring three days onsite each week. This is an inside IR35 role offering the opportunity to lead engineering transformation across modern technology products in a fast-paced, complex environment. We are seeking a leader with deep expertise in Java, JavaScript, and cloud technologies such as Azure or GCP, who can help us improve architecture, reliability, and performance while delivering scalable digital products, ideally within healthcare or healthtech. last updated 24 week of 2026