Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering

About the Role

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.

In this role, you will lead multiple engineering teams across data, ML, web, QA and Dev Ops 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, Dev Ops 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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