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Head of Engineering
Location: Cheshire
Full Time: Permanent
Hybrid / Remote
Salary: Up to £120k DOE
We are seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead the technology strategy, innovation, and cybersecurity initiatives for our client’s software company. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in software development, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity. You will be responsible for driving product development, ensuring platform security, and building a resilient technology infrastructure that meets the highest industry standards. This role requires strong leadership, technical acumen, and a vision for shaping the future of digital operations while protecting against cyber threats.
The Role:
* Define and deliver the technology roadmap in line with business objectives.
* Lead cross-functional engineering teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and agile systems, while championing DevSecOps and modern cloud best practices.
* Own the cybersecurity strategy and ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g. ISO 27001, GDPR).
* Implement risk assessments, zero-trust architecture, encryption, MFA, and 24/7 monitoring.
* Manage AWS infrastructure with a focus on performance, resilience, and cost-efficiency.
* Oversee disaster recovery, business continuity, secure APIs, and leverage AI-driven monitoring, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
* Promote CI/CD, DevOps automation, and security testing to ensure high availability across global systems.
* Collaborate with Product, Support, and Sales teams to deliver value-driven solutions.
* Build strong relationships with regulators, insurers, and operators to align technology with industry needs.
* Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team.
* Foster an agile, delivery-focused culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and collaboration.
Who are we looking for?
* Over 10 years leading software and infrastructure teams, specialising in high-throughput systems, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity expertise.
* Demonstrated success in risk management, regulatory compliance, and the design of secure systems.
* Experienced in recruiting and managing both co-located and remote teams.
* Familiarity with VSAT, SATCOM, or similar communications is advantageous.
* Proficient in strategic planning, stakeholder management, and decision-making.
* Practical knowledge of:
* Technologies: .NET, MariaDB, AWS, Elastic, Containerised Solutions
* Practices: Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, and cybersecurity frameworks
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
Interested? Please apply now.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Information Technology
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