We’re excited to be partnering with one of the UKs most prominent eCommerce brands as they embark on a major digital & AI transformation focussed on growth and experience.
As part of this, an opportunity has come available for an experienced Head of Engineering to lead and a high-performing and talented team of 150+ engineers.
Your mission:enable engineering excellence, drive speed and quality through DevOps and modern architecture, and partner closely with Product and Design to ship features that matter.
This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of a major digital transformation. You’ll play a central role in shaping how we build, scale, and operate our platforms — balancing innovation, resilience, and business outcomes AND combining software engineering, DevOps, and platform thinking to deliver exceptional customer experiences at scale.
WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU OFFER?
* Proven experience leading large-scale engineering teams (100+) in high-growth, product-led organisations.
* Deep knowledge of software development languages, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), DevOps/SRE, CICD, TDD.
* Experience and/or interest in emerging AI/Data Science & Automation solutions
* Exceptional people leadership: you build empowered, high-trust teams with a strong engineering culture.
* Track record of delivering large-scale digital transformation in complex, fast-paced environments.
* Strong partner to Product and Commercial teams — you understand how tech drives business growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Set the strategic direction for engineering across product squads, platforms, and enabling teams.
* Shape the long-term technology roadmap in partnership with Product, Architecture, and Data leaders.
* Drive engineering culture, ways of working, and rituals that support speed, quality, and continuous improvement.
Team & People
* Lead and mentor a diverse group of engineering managers, tech leads, and senior engineers.
* Build succession plans and grow internal leadership capabilities.
* Promote a high-trust environment with a focus on autonomy, inclusion, and career development.
Execution & Delivery
* Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of product features, platform capabilities, and technical initiatives.
* Oversee delivery pipelines, velocity, and stability across multiple domains and systems.
* Drive the adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, TDD/BDD, and cloud-native development practices.
Technology & Operations
* Work closely with the Head of Architecture and Platform teams to modernise legacy systems and reduce technical debt.
* Promote scalability, resilience, and observability across our engineering landscape.
* Own SLAs, operational metrics, and runbooks for engineering-owned systems and services.
Cross-functional Collaboration
* Act as a key partner to Product, UX, Data, Infrastructure, and Security to align on delivery goals and shared priorities.
* Participate in planning cycles, budgeting, OKRs, and quarterly business reviews.
* Bring a commercial lens to engineering decisions — balancing innovation with value delivery.
WHY JOIN US?
A real seat at the table: shaping the future of our platforms, teams, and technology.
The scale to make an impact — and the agility to do it fast.
A strong leadership team that values autonomy, creativity, and customer-first thinking.
Flexible hybrid working, a supportive culture, and significant investment in technology and people.
Interested? Let’s build something extraordinary. Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.
Full-Stack Developer | Remote (UK-based) | £50k–£55kShape the next generation of enter...
Calling the Connectors, the Closers, the Change-Makers.Business Development Manager£35k + Commi...
We’ve partnered with an award-winning SaaS company that’s transforming their industry through tech — and...
* Manchester City Centre (5 days on-site, UK-based only)
* Permanent
We're Hiring: Multiple SDET RolesLocation: Manchester City Centre (5 days on-site, UK-based only)...
* Hybrid working from Manchester (must be UK based)
* Permanent
CRM RETENTION LEAD WANTEDBig growth plans. Smart strategy. Serious impact.We’re working with a tra...
NOW Hiring multiple Business Analyst rolesLocation: Manchester (UK-based only)Workplace Policy: 5 days...
We are awaze, the European leader for holiday rentals, operating across multiple brands and high-volume ...
* Hybrid | 1-2 days a week in London or Manchester (UK-based only)
* Permanent
Senior Software Engineer – Fast-Growth E-Commerce BrandHybrid | 1-2 days a week in London or Manch...
* UK-based (Remote with occasional travel)
* Permanent
We’re partnered with a scaling SaaS organisation on a mission to enhance quality across its cloud-first ...
#J-18808-Ljbffr