Head of Engineering
We are looking for a Head of Engineering to join a high-growth technology business operating at the forefront of large-scale data processing, machine learning and next-generation search experiences.
About the Role
In this role, you will lead multiple engineering teams across data, ML, web, QA and DevOps disciplines to deliver a platform that processes massive datasets, powers complex distributed systems and provides high-value insights to enterprise clients. You will shape engineering strategy, strengthen execution and drive the organisation's evolution as AI-assisted development becomes central to how software is built.
This is a hands‑on leadership position where you will set technical direction, coach engineering managers and oversee delivery across a diverse and deeply technical organisation.
Responsibilities
* Own the execution of the engineering roadmap across all product and platform areas
* Lead architectural direction for data processing, machine learning pipelines and web application development
* Ensure systems are scalable, reliable and capable of handling large-scale data and evolving ML workloads
* Introduce and measure engineering KPIs
* Drive improvements in delivery processes, release quality and development efficiency
* Collaborate with Product to prioritise work and align delivery with business objectives
* Contribute to long-term technology strategy, tooling choices, and platform investments
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience leading multi‑team engineering organisations
* Strong background in distributed systems, large-scale data pipelines and ML model deployment
* Deep understanding of modern data stacks such as Spark, Databricks or cloud‑native architectures
* Solid understanding of modern frontend engineering, DevOps knowledge and experience delivering machine learning systems
* Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder engagement skills
What is on Offer
* Salary of up to £150,000
* Fully remote working within the UK
* Performance‑based bonus structure
* Pension scheme and private healthcare options
This is just a brief overview of the role. To access the full details, simply apply with your CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss it further.
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