Job Title
Head of Digital Engineering
Company Overview
The AA is the nation's leading motoring organisation, offering roadside assistance, motor insurance, home insurance and the latest driving technologies to millions of customers.
We are expanding, diversifying and modernising – think again about what it means to be part of the AA.
Location
London (hybrid working – 3 office days per week).
Employment Type
Permanent, full‑time.
Benefits
Annual bonus, cash‑car allowance and private medical insurance.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a diverse engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.
* Oversee the design, build and deployment of digital solutions across mobile and web platforms.
* Drive engineering productivity through AI, automation and modern DevOps practices.
* Shape technical strategy and architecture in alignment with business objectives.
* Manage supplier relationships and ensure high‑quality delivery across onshore and offshore teams.
* Engage and influence senior stakeholders, contributing to roadmap planning and programme delivery.
Qualifications
* Proven experience operating at ‘Head of’ level, with strong line management and leadership of complex engineering programmes.
* Demonstrated success in transforming engineering teams, modernising legacy systems and embedding agile and product‑led practices.
* Deep cloud engineering expertise, particularly AWS (Azure also valued), across mobile and web platforms.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on driving productivity, delivery alignment and roadmap execution.
* Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and a track record of delivering impactful, scalable digital solutions.
* Hands‑on experience with modern technologies and tools including Angular, Flutter, AWS, APIs and Jira.
Additional Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme.
* Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
* Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends.
* Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance.
* Employee discount scheme providing a car salary sacrifice scheme and great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more.
* Company‑funded life assurance.
* Diverse learning and development opportunities to support career progress.
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family.
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
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