Head of Engineering & Architecture

Hi, we’re PEXA!

We know you’ll Google us before applying, so let’s keep this brief. PEXA revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper‑based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world‑first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, we’re helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week.

We’re passionate about solving problems for our customers – always striving to set the standard for how property is bought and sold. Being awarded as one of the best places to work in Australia is a recognition of our culture and commitment to innovation, customers and our community.

We’re growing fast, that is where you come in.

We believe our success in Australia is worth sharing and that our proven technology will advance how the UK buys and sells homes.

Establishing ourselves within the UK in late 2020, we are committed to collaborating with lawyers, conveyancers, lenders, government and the property industry, to set the new standard for both remortgages and buying and selling property.

Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We’re a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA – we love what we do and we’re proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn’t be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience.

We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools.

We care about your holistic wellbeing.

We know that work is just one aspect of your life – we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work.

As Head of Engineering and Architecture at PEXA UK, you will own the engineering function and technical vision across our UK technology organisation. Working directly with the CTO, you'll define and execute technical strategy, lead engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions, and build the engineering capability that powers PEXA's growth. This role combines strategic technical direction with operational excellence - from hands‑on architectural guidance to talent development and stakeholder collaboration.

We believe in autonomous engineering teams where every engineer owns quality from development through production. As Head of Engineering and Architecture, you will shape this culture of ownership and build the engineering capability that enables PEXA UK's growth. You'll champion shift-left testing practices and promote T‑shaped skill development. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the technical direction of a transformative property technology company.

• Define and drive the engineering vision, architecture principles, and technical roadmap for PEXA UK
• Own product and solution architecture with focus on quality, scalability, and operational resilience in a highly integrated ecosystem
• Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural governance across all teams
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and AI capabilities to maintain competitive advantage

• Lead and scale engineering teams, driving delivery of complex programmes with significant business impact
• Build, mentor, and inspire high‑performing teams, fostering innovation and continuous learning
• Define and drive OKRs for engineering quality, delivery velocity, and platform reliability
• Drive operational excellence with strong focus on SLOs and data‑driven decision making

• Hire and grow the next generation of engineering leadership through coaching and performance management
• Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent, setting a high bar and leading by example
• Conduct effective 1:1s with direct reports, providing career guidance and actionable feedback

• Partner with Product, Design, and Operations to shape and deliver…