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Java & AI Recruitment Specialist - Perm | UK & Europe | Connecting Top Tech Talent with Leading Companies
Director of Technology
Lead the Future of Scalable E-Commerce Solutions
Remote, UK-Based
We’re representing a fast-scaling tech-led company that’s redefining how software drives success in the e-commerce and retail space. They’re now looking for aDirector of Technology – a seasoned engineering leader ready to shape vision, build capability, and execute with precision.
This is an opportunity to own the entire tech strategy – from architecture and engineering culture to process excellence and innovation delivery – in a dynamic, product-driven business with ambitious plans and a clear path to growth.
Location: Remote-first with UK HQ – some travel for collaboration may be required
Package: Competitive six-figure salary + performance incentives + excellent benefits
Why This Role?
This isn’t about maintaining the status quo. The company is scaling rapidly and looking to tech as a core differentiator. Your remit will span technical vision, cross-functional team leadership, engineering excellence, and next-gen innovation, particularly in automation, AI integration, and cloud-first architecture.
You’ll lead a diverse, distributed tech operation – in-house, third-party, near-shore – covering Shopify, integrations, and custom platforms. If you're comfortable in complexity, unafraid of scaling challenges, and fluent in the balance between commercial outcomes and engineering craft, you’ll thrive here.
* Define and deliver the technical vision and engineering roadmap aligned with commercial goals
* Oversee the SDLC across multiple tech stacks, continuously improving Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD maturity
* Guide solution architecture across complex e-commerce and integration projects
* Drive engineering team structure, quality standards, and technical documentation excellence
* Partner cross-functionally with delivery leads, product, and client stakeholders to ensure tech outcomes match commercial and user expectations
* Lead third-party engineering partnerships, including nearshore vendor management
* Incorporate AI and automation into workflows to drive operational efficiencies (targeting 30% gains)
* Represent technology in client governance, pitches, strategic boards, and leadership meetings
What You’ll Bring:
* Proven experience in senior engineering leadership roles – ideally within high-growth e-commerce or omnichannel environments
* Deep experience building scalable, secure cloud-based architectures
* Commercial and strategic acumen – able to align technical decisions with business outcomes
* Demonstrated success managing budgets, supplier relationships, and distributed teams
* Hands-on knowledge of modern tech stacks, compliance frameworks (GDPR, IP, etc.), and security best practices
* Leadership mindset – you know how to build high-performance teams and inspire innovation across cultures and geographies
* Practical exposure to Shopify, integrations, middleware, and platform engineering is a must
The Impact
You’ll be stepping into a critical, visible leadership role where your decisions will shape the company’s ability to scale, innovate, and serve top-tier clients across multiple sectors. You’ll be part of a senior leadership team that values clarity, challenge, creativity, and continuous growth.
Ready to take the helm and shape the future of tech in a high-growth, high-impact business? Let’s talk. This is one of the most exciting senior engineering opportunities on the market right now.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Technology, Information and Media
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