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Head of Engineering with solid Python, full stack JavaScript and AI/ML model deployment experience ideally gained in a product lead, delivery focussed environment is sought by a high growth, well known e-commerce business based South Birmingham. Known in their sector as market leading innovators this Head of Engineering will play a … to design and implement new solutions and infrastructure. This role would suit either a Lead Engineer looking to take a step up to technical lead role or an existing Head of Engineering with hands on capabilities across engineering, looking for more autonomy to drive innovation and change. In return this Head of Engineering can expect excellent autonomy and personal growth in this knowledge share driven, innovation led environment. This Head of Engineering near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills: - Strong python engineering skills - Full stack JavaScript - Node.js, JavaScript, Typescript, React etc - Cloud infrastructure provisioning - Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes etc - Strong general cloud skills - Experience working More ❯

Head of Engineering – Cloud, IT Infrastructure & Security IT Solution Provider MSP Berkshire Flexible Dependent on experience • Do you want to grow as a strategic technology leader and build a technology practice at a leading solution provider/MSP? • Do you want an opportunity to further your career inside a well-respected Microsoft Gold partner? • Do you want … invests in your professional development? • Are you based in Berkshire, Middlesex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire or Surrey and commutable daily to Maidenhead? **You MUST have managed or led an engineering team at a Cloud & IT Infrastructure Solution Provider/MSP previously** Fantastic opportunity to take hold of, own and drive forward a technical division of a hugely … rapidly growing IT Solutions and Services Provider/MSP. This is your opportunity to put your stamp and leadership on a technology function, strengthen technical delivery, innovation, and align engineering excellence with business growth. The Head of Engineering is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical direction across the organisation’s core engineering disciplines — including More ❯

Head of Engineering Location: Stevenage An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Engineering to join a growing technology company in Stevenage. As Head of Engineering, you will take responsibility for leading multidisciplinary hardware and software teams, driving product development from concept through to delivery. The role of Head of Engineering will combine hands-on technical understanding with strong leadership, ensuring efficient design processes, high engineering standards, and successful project execution. Responsibilities: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team across electronics, software, and systems. Define engineering strategy, processes, and best practices to support company growth. Oversee product development lifecycles from concept through to … production. Collaborate with senior leadership to align technology roadmaps with business goals. Support recruitment, mentoring, and career development within the engineering function. Requirements: Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline. Proven experience leading hardware and software teams in product-based environments. Strong technical foundation in electronics, embedded systems, or instrumentation. Excellent communication, project management, and organisational skills. Experience More ❯

Head of Engineering – Remote UK - £90000 What is in it for you? As a talented Head of Engineering you can expect: A supportive and adaptive culture Access to a structured training and career progression plan Opportunities to take the lead on critical projects and enhance your career Great salary – Up to £90,000 base … and Package (neg for the right person) We are helping an innovative technology business scale their Software team in in the UK. Their software powers some of the worlds leading consumer brands across the digital commerce and retail experience software space. Due to continued growth and demand for their products they now urgently need a Head of Engineering to join their team. Your role will be to manage and grow a high performing software team and help guide them as they build out new AI capabilities. This role would suit a Head of Engineering who can add leadership and structure to the team but still be able to contribute to hands on More ❯

Head of Engineering Salary: £150,000-£190,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: London - Hybrid 3 days onsite We’re working with a rapidly growing tech for good company that is transforming how data, automation, and smart integrations shape the future of digital infrastructure. Their platform optimises real-time operations, connecting users with seamless, intelligent technology … solutions. They are looking for a Head of Engineering with a strong background of leading and setting the technical direction of high-performing engineering departments. This will be a position that will directly shape the growth and success of their tech ecosystem for the years to come, whilst collaborating closely with both technical … and non-technical stakeholders to truly deliver impact at scale. Key Responsibilities as Head of Engineering: Shape the long-term technical strategy and architecture, including how we build and scale AI and ML systems. Define how teams work together through clear charters, decision-making, planning, and collaboration. Set and uphold high engineering standards across agile delivery More ❯

Head of Engineering Salary: £150,000-£190,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: London - Hybrid 3 days onsite We’re working with a rapidly growing tech for good company that is transforming how data, automation, and smart integrations shape the future of digital infrastructure. Their platform optimises real-time operations, connecting users with seamless, intelligent technology … solutions. They are looking for a Head of Engineering with a strong background of leading and setting the technical direction of high-performing engineering departments. This will be a position that will directly shape the growth and success of their tech ecosystem for the years to come, whilst collaborating closely with both technical … and non-technical stakeholders to truly deliver impact at scale. Key Responsibilities as Head of Engineering: Shape the long-term technical strategy and architecture, including how we build and scale AI and ML systems. Define how teams work together through clear charters, decision-making, planning, and collaboration. Set and uphold high engineering standards across agile delivery More ❯

Head of Engineering Location: Manchester, hybrid working, 2 days a week in the office Industry: FinTech Package: £100,000 - £130,000 DOE (possible wiggle room on this if needed) We’re working with one of our long-standing customers on a crucial hire: Head of Engineering . They’re a fast-growing digital … banking business with a reputation for doing things differently serving hundreds of thousands of customers across the UK with accessible, inclusive, and user-focused financial services. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to take a key leadership role within a business where engineering is at the heart of the product and where you’ll be supported … trusted, and expected to make a real impact. Why join? This isn’t just another Head of Engineering role. You’ll be joining a business where culture genuinely comes first open, supportive, and focused on doing the right thing, for customers and colleagues alike. The engineering team is full of talented people working on smart More ❯

Head of Engineering at iwell Company - iwell - Your Partner for Sustainable Energy Solutions About iwell Our vision is that energy powers your business. It's at the heart of progress, and vital for your daily operation. But with growing market volatility, new regulations and rising grid issues, you need to be resilient. It's time to … take charge and think ahead. Our mission is to reinforce energy security. Making European businesses energy independent. We help by orchestrating energy flows of businesses using our energy management solutions consisting of a modular and cyber secure EMS platform and BESS hardware. We strive to make the cheapest and cleanest kWh for our customers. We are confident that … we are able to take a leading position in Europe with our energy management solutions. To make this happen, we are looking for a Head of Engineering. Role overview We're looking for a Head of Engineering who takes care of the growth, personal development and wellbeing for all our engineering teams. We More ❯

Head of Engineering – Manchester Reporting directly to the CTO, this strategic leadership role will help shape and drive the engineering vision, foster a high-performance culture, and lead initiatives around AI adoption, platform scalability, and potential offshore development expansion. About the Role As Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for the performance … direction, and cohesion of the engineering function, with a focus on people, process, and platform delivery. While this is not a hands-on coding role, your leadership will impact every part of the engineering lifecycle, from team structure and Agile maturity to DevSecOps and emerging technology adoption. You will work closely with Product, InfoSec, Operations, and … a key role in driving innovation, improving delivery predictability, and scaling high-quality solutions aligned with business needs. Key Responsibilities Partner with the CTO to define and execute the engineering strategy. Lead and mentor Engineering Managers and senior technical leaders across multiple domains. Identify and implement opportunities in AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics. Oversee the expansion and More ❯

Head of Software Engineering My client, a forward-thinking financial company, is seeking a visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive financial solutions. If you … re a strategic and hands-on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. The Role: Head of Software Engineering As Head of Engineering, you’ll take ownership of the engineering function—shaping the technical … vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CTO and will see you working closely with the wider leadership team. Your input will be instrumental in transforming ideas into robust technology, driving performance, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Leadership More ❯

Head of Software Engineering My client, a forward-thinking financial company, is seeking a visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive financial solutions. If you … re a strategic and hands-on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. The Role: Head of Software Engineering As Head of Engineering, you’ll take ownership of the engineering function—shaping the technical … vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CTO and will see you working closely with the wider leadership team. Your input will be instrumental in transforming ideas into robust technology, driving performance, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Leadership More ❯

Head of Software Engineering My client, a forward-thinking company, is seeking a visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive technology solutions. We would also … consider exceptional candidates who have been an Engineering Manager or Principal Software Engineer and are now ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role. If you're a strategic and hands-on tech leader with strong energy, excellent communication skills , and a passion for driving innovation , challenging the status quo , and shaping the future of digital platforms , this role could be your perfect fit. As Head of Software Engineering , you’ll take ownership of the engineering function — shaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CTO and will see you More ❯

Head of Engineering Location: London, EC3R ((Hybrid, 2 days per week) Salary: £120,000 – £140,000 + benefits Are you a visionary technical leader ready to shape the future of a growing technology organisation? We’re looking for a Head of Engineering to join a scaling FS trading platform client who can combine … hands-on technical expertise with strategic direction — building scalable infrastructure, driving innovation, and leading a high-performing engineering team. 🌟 About the Role As Head of Engineering, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end technology areas — from hands-on system architecture and infrastructure to DevOps and delivery. You’ll be instrumental in defining the … engineering roadmap, implementing modern practices, and ensuring the trading platform systems are robust, secure, and built to scale. This is a hybrid role permitting 2 days a week in the office where you will combining technical depth with leadership impact — perfect for someone passionate about engineering excellence, automation, and empowering teams to deliver their best work. 🔧 Key Responsibilities More ❯

Head of Engineering Location: London, EC3R ((Hybrid, 2 days per week) Salary: £120,000 – £140,000 + benefits Are you a visionary technical leader ready to shape the future of a growing technology organisation? We’re looking for a Head of Engineering to join a scaling FS trading platform client who can combine … hands-on technical expertise with strategic direction — building scalable infrastructure, driving innovation, and leading a high-performing engineering team. 🌟 About the Role As Head of Engineering, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end technology areas — from hands-on system architecture and infrastructure to DevOps and delivery. You’ll be instrumental in defining the … engineering roadmap, implementing modern practices, and ensuring the trading platform systems are robust, secure, and built to scale. This is a hybrid role permitting 2 days a week in the office where you will combining technical depth with leadership impact — perfect for someone passionate about engineering excellence, automation, and empowering teams to deliver their best work. 🔧 Key Responsibilities More ❯

Head of Engineering – Digital Product Studio (London/Hybrid) 💻 £130,000–£150,000 + Profit Share | Employee-Owned | AI, Mobile, Web, Cloud | Start Jan 2026 We’re working with a global digital product studio known for creating beautifully crafted, high-impact digital products and experiences. They partner with some of the world’s most innovative brands … combining design, technology, and strategy to deliver solutions that make a difference. As they expand into larger-scale, AI-powered and data-rich projects, they’re looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and grow their multidisciplinary engineering team. The Opportunity This is a key leadership role at the intersection of technology, people, and … ideal for someone who wants to combine hands-on architectural expertise and people leadership, delivery with strategic influence across a creative, purpose-driven business. You’ll lead a diverse engineering group spanning the UK and EU, helping scale the team from ~35 to 50+ people. You’ll shape technology strategy, nurture a high-performing culture, and play a pivotal More ❯

Head of Engineering – Digital Product Studio (London/Hybrid) 💻 £130,000–£150,000 + Profit Share | Employee-Owned | AI, Mobile, Web, Cloud | Start Jan 2026 We’re working with a global digital product studio known for creating beautifully crafted, high-impact digital products and experiences. They partner with some of the world’s most innovative brands … combining design, technology, and strategy to deliver solutions that make a difference. As they expand into larger-scale, AI-powered and data-rich projects, they’re looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and grow their multidisciplinary engineering team. The Opportunity This is a key leadership role at the intersection of technology, people, and … ideal for someone who wants to combine hands-on architectural expertise and people leadership, delivery with strategic influence across a creative, purpose-driven business. You’ll lead a diverse engineering group spanning the UK and EU, helping scale the team from ~35 to 50+ people. You’ll shape technology strategy, nurture a high-performing culture, and play a pivotal More ❯

Head of Discipline - Software Engineering - Radar software Location: Hengelo, Netherlands We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to take on the role of Head of Discipline - Software Engineering within Thales Netherlands in the location Hengelo. In this critical leadership position, you will be responsible for steering the strategy, capability development, and performance … of one of our largest engineering disciplines, ensuring delivery excellence and technical innovation across a portfolio of cutting edge defense solutions. You will lead a community of over 200 software engineers across more than 50 teams, helping them thrive in a high complexity, high impact environment where both legacy and next generation systems coexist. The … focus is on people, performance, and transformation-driving continuous improvement while nurturing a strong engineering culture. A central part of this role is the leadership of the Software Engineering Performance Plan-a multi year, cross organizational effort to increase software efficiency. From improving predictability and delivery cadence to reducing technical waste, you will be at the More ❯

HEAD OF DATA ENGINEERING £120,000 + BENEFITS BIRMINGHAM (Hybrid) A strong Head of Data Engineering with experience leading large teams and driving migrations to Azure would be a great addition to this company. THE COMPANY: We are working with a client in the financial services space offering specialist lending and savings products. They … have been investing in their data and are in the middle of a migration moving from legacy infrastructure to Azure. THE ROLE: You'll be responsible for a 40-person function split across UK locations and offshore, ensuring mission-critical legacy systems continue to operate while leading the migration to modern Azure-based infrastructure. A Head of Data Engineering will need to: Lead and manage a 40-person Data Engineering team across multiple locations (UK and India). Manage and decommission four legacy data warehouses, while developing cloud-native solutions in Azure. Act as a mentor and technical guide to the wider engineering team during this cloud transition. Partner with third-party vendors More ❯

Head of Engineering – Web3/Blockchain/Crypto London | Hybrid Competitive Salary + Exceptional Benefits £180,000 - £200,000 Our client is an open-source blockchain pioneer known for its flexibility, security, and self-evolving technology. With cutting-edge innovations such as an EVM-compatible Layer 2 solution, the ecosystem is scaling rapidly and attracting a growing … global developer community. From decentralised marketplaces to leading digital art platforms, our client is driving real-world blockchain adoption. They are now seeking a Head of Engineering to define and lead the technical vision across the application layer of their ecosystem. You will oversee a talented engineering team of around 35 people, building products … and end users alike. The Opportunity This is a chance to shape the roadmap for decentralised applications, wallets, and developer tools, working closely with the leadership team and one of the project’s co-founders. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact, user-centric products while fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence. More ❯

Head of Engineering – Web3/Blockchain/Crypto London | Hybrid Competitive Salary + Exceptional Benefits £180,000 - £200,000 Our client is an open-source blockchain pioneer known for its flexibility, security, and self-evolving technology. With cutting-edge innovations such as an EVM-compatible Layer 2 solution, the ecosystem is scaling rapidly and attracting a growing … global developer community. From decentralised marketplaces to leading digital art platforms, our client is driving real-world blockchain adoption. They are now seeking a Head of Engineering to define and lead the technical vision across the application layer of their ecosystem. You will oversee a talented engineering team of around 35 people, building products … and end users alike. The Opportunity This is a chance to shape the roadmap for decentralised applications, wallets, and developer tools, working closely with the leadership team and one of the project’s co-founders. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact, user-centric products while fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence. More ❯

Head of Engineering Manchester | Hybrid (2 days/week) £125k–£150k + Bonus + Equity We’re hiring a Head of Engineering to lead the rebuild of a complex, cloud-native platform used by millions. It’s a high-impact, senior leadership role — reporting directly to the CTO — where you’ll shape technical … setting coding standards, and designing workflow systems that can be rolled out and replicated across customers and products. You’ll influence how we scale, how we work, and how engineering shows up across the business. What you’ll be doing: Leading and mentoring multiple cross-functional engineering teams Architecting a modular, cloud-native platform (Azure/AWS – your … call) Driving a culture shift across engineering – CI/CD, SRE, DevEx, clean code Setting engineering standards: quality gates, testing practices, observability, automation Working with Product, Delivery, and Exec teams to align on priorities and timelines What we’re looking for: Senior engineering leader (Head of/Director level) with strong architectural credentials Proven experience More ❯

About SeeByte & the Role Our client, SeeByte, is the global market leader in the development of smart software for uncrewed maritime systems. We are advising them on the recruitment of a Head of Engineering to join their team in the Edinburgh Office. Originally spun out of Heriot-Watt University, the company has evolved into … freeing, and teams are encouraged to think creatively and own their work. Attrition is low and engagement is high; this is a company where people join and stay because of the quality of the work and the freedom to do it well. With around 100 people currently and offices in Edinburgh and Bristol, SeeByte continues to grow steadily … underpinned by a healthy financial position, long-term contracts, and a strong reputation in global markets. The engineering team currently sits at around 70 people and is expected to scale significantly to 120+ in the coming years. The Head of Engineering is a critical leadership role at SeeByte, responsible for shaping engineering strategy, building future More ❯

Head of Engineering - London | 💷 £100,000 🚀 Early-Stage Startup | 🧠 Safety-Critical Systems Want to become a CTO? Here's your chance in a business creating safety in the rise of AI-powered autonomous systems. The Opportunity I’m working with a mission-led startup in central London that's developing groundbreaking software to make AI and … autonomous systems safe, predictable, and trusted - starting in the aerospace and defence domains. They’ve already built a strong technical foundation, won key partnerships, and are now hiring a Head of Engineering to take things to the next level - someone who can guide systems architecture, lead high-stakes delivery, and build an elite engineering culture from … quickly to become the CTO. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who still loves the tech, thrives in complex systems environments, and wants to be part of something that genuinely matters. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll report directly to the Founder and take full responsibility for shaping and scaling the engineering function. You More ❯

Head of Engineering - London | 💷 £100,000 🚀 Early-Stage Startup | 🧠 Safety-Critical Systems Want to become a CTO? Here's your chance in a business creating safety in the rise of AI-powered autonomous systems. The Opportunity I’m working with a mission-led startup in central London that's developing groundbreaking software to make AI and … autonomous systems safe, predictable, and trusted - starting in the aerospace and defence domains. They’ve already built a strong technical foundation, won key partnerships, and are now hiring a Head of Engineering to take things to the next level - someone who can guide systems architecture, lead high-stakes delivery, and build an elite engineering culture from … quickly to become the CTO. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who still loves the tech, thrives in complex systems environments, and wants to be part of something that genuinely matters. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll report directly to the Founder and take full responsibility for shaping and scaling the engineering function. You More ❯

Unified Comms vertical. The clients provide optimisation solutions for outstanding customer experience, productivity and communication performance. The company are now in scale up and we are hiring for a Head of Engineering to manage and drive and expand the product evolution. The Senior Engineering Leader will provide strategic oversight of the entire Software Development Lifecycle … SDLC) while maintaining hands-on ownership of all engineering activities. This role will define and evolve the technical direction within the R&D organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across all engineering functions and the full SDLC. Define, implement, and continuously refine the technical strategy for … the R&D organization. Lead and develop multiple autonomous development squads , fostering a high-performance, product-led culture . Embed a partner-first mindset and ensure engineering efforts deliver measurable commercial and customer value . Drive execution excellence and introduce modern engineering practices and tools to improve efficiency and quality. Oversee the management of both legacy platforms More ❯