Salary: £125,000 - 150,000 per year Requirements: 10 years in software engineering, with 3-5 years in senior leadership roles Proven track record in managing multiple teams or pods delivering in parallel Hands-on engineering or architectural experience Experience leading high-performing teams and partnering with Product and business stakeholders Experience in regulated industries (healthcare is preferred) Demonstrated success scaling teams, processes, and systems in fast-growth organisations Deep knowledge of modern software architecture (cloud, microservices, APIs) Experience with Flutter (mobile), Next.js (web), Node.js/Python (backend) Extensive AWS cloud expertise Ability to provide strategic guidance and challenge teams on design, scalability, and implementation Strong communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders and distributed teams Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across complex programmes Responsibilities: Lead multiple engineering teams across the UK and India, delivering complex initiatives in parallel Own end-to-end delivery across multiple projects, ensuring alignment, prioritisation, and predictability Establish robust operating models for distributed teams and multiple workstreams Drive clarity on dependencies, timelines, and outcomes to senior leadership Define architecture and platform strategy across mobile (Flutter), web (Next.js), and backend (Node.js, Python) Lead and optimise AWS cloud infrastructure for scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency Champion best practices in microservices, API-first design, DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code Provide hands-on architectural guidance and challenge technical decisions as needed Partner closely with Product and business leaders to translate priorities into actionable delivery plans Advise on feasibility, trade-offs, and timelines with clarity and influence Ensure engineering output aligns with business value and measurable user outcomes Build, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering teams across geographies Develop engineering managers and technical leads, establishing clear ownership and accountability Foster a cohesive, collaborative culture with consistent standards and ways of working Oversee the delivery of secure, compliant healthcare systems Ensure adherence to data privacy, security, and regulatory standards Track and report engineering metrics, including quality, reliability, and performance Technologies: API AWS Backend CI/CD Cloud DevOps Flutter Support Mobile Python Security Web microservices NodeJS CTO Excel More: We are seeking an accomplished Director of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering organisation within a high-growth, health-focused environment. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of technology platforms that support critical healthcare services while driving operational excellence across distributed teams in the UK and India. This role requires a rare blend of deep technical expertise, organisational leadership, and business partnership. You will operate as a senior technical authority, a people leader, and a trusted partner to the business, capable of delivering secure, scalable, and compliant systems in a fast-paced, evolving environment. In return, you will receive a market-leading salary of up to £150,000 plus generous company benefits. last updated 17 week of 2026