1 to 25 of 26 Head of Engineering Jobs in the City of London

Head of Engineering - Java, AWS, MySQL, NoSql, REST APIs, Microservices, Artificial intelligence (Hybrid) Description for the Head of Engineering role:- You will be joining a fast-growing, small to medium sized Saas Company based in London. The Head of Engineering will be managing a very bright, talented team of engineers … and working closely with the founder and Head of Product shaping the Technical direction of the products moving forward. This position will manage initially 10-15 engineers and will be working with the latest technologies including AI and ML. Core skills/Experience for the Head of Engineering role: 8yrs+ in Development roles 3yrs+ … Managing Software Engineering teams Full Stack development experience including strong Java, Microservices and AWS Happy to still be "hands on" as well as managing a team/Strategy. Strong degree in Computer Science or a related field from a top tier university (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial) Experience or interest in AI/Machine Learning Likely to have experience in a More ❯

Head of Engineering - Java, AWS, MySQL, NoSql, REST APIs, Microservices, Artificial intelligence (Hybrid) Description for the Head of Engineering role:- You will be joining a fast-growing, small to medium sized Saas Company based in London. The Head of Engineering will be managing a very bright, talented team of engineers … and working closely with the founder and Head of Product shaping the Technical direction of the products moving forward. This position will manage initially 10-15 engineers and will be working with the latest technologies including AI and ML. Core skills/Experience for the Head of Engineering role: 8yrs+ in Development roles 3yrs+ … Managing Software Engineering teams Full Stack development experience including strong Java, Microservices and AWS Happy to still be "hands on" as well as managing a team/Strategy. Strong degree in Computer Science or a related field from a top tier university (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial) Experience or interest in AI/Machine Learning Likely to have experience in a More ❯

Head of Engineering – London (Hybrid) – up to £120,000 + Equity (ESOP) An opportunity to join one of the UK’s most exciting Intelligent Automation companies, powering content for a huge number of brands globally, optimising how they distribute and monetise content, whilst using cutting-edge machine learning and predictive AI. The Role As Head of Engineering, you’ll lead a lean, high-performing tea, bringing structure and technical direction to a fast-paced, product-led environment. You’ll work closely with the CEO and Head of Product to shape the companies engineering culture, drive delivery and define the technical roadmap for an AI-driven platform trusted by global … ll lead and contribute to: Architecture, system design and code reviews Scalable, AI-powered systems built in Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, SQL/NoSQL, AWS A collaborative, delivery-focused engineering culture Technical decisions that directly shape the future of media technology What We’re Looking For 8+ years’ experience in software engineering, with 3+ years leading teams More ❯

Head of Engineering – London (Hybrid) – up to £120,000 + Equity (ESOP) An opportunity to join one of the UK’s most exciting Intelligent Automation companies, powering content for a huge number of brands globally, optimising how they distribute and monetise content, whilst using cutting-edge machine learning and predictive AI. The Role As Head of Engineering, you’ll lead a lean, high-performing tea, bringing structure and technical direction to a fast-paced, product-led environment. You’ll work closely with the CEO and Head of Product to shape the companies engineering culture, drive delivery and define the technical roadmap for an AI-driven platform trusted by global … ll lead and contribute to: Architecture, system design and code reviews Scalable, AI-powered systems built in Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, SQL/NoSQL, AWS A collaborative, delivery-focused engineering culture Technical decisions that directly shape the future of media technology What We’re Looking For 8+ years’ experience in software engineering, with 3+ years leading teams 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 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 - London | 💷 £90,000 🚀 Early-Stage Startup | 🧠 Safety-Critical Systems Want to become a CTO? Here's your chnace in a business creating safety in the rise of AI-powered autonomous systems. The Opportunity I’m working exclusively with a mission-led startup in central London that's developing groundbreaking software to make AI … 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 Job Type: Contract 6-12months Salary: DOE Location: Hybrid - London Consultant: Rob Sheppard We’re looking for a Head of Engineering to lead a talented, multi-disciplinary team across product and platform engineering. You’ll combine hands-on technical ability with strategic leadership, shaping the engineering culture, architecture, and … Design, and Data to drive high-quality releases, modernise the tech stack, and help the business evolve towards a best-in-class SaaS platform. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop engineering teams across product and platform functions Set technical direction, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions Remain hands-on where needed – supporting architectural decisions and reviewing code Partner with Product … and Design to define and deliver an ambitious roadmap Build a high-performance culture based on collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement Drive modern engineering practices – CI/CD, cloud-native design, observability, and automation Support hiring, mentoring, and career development across the engineering team About You Proven experience leading engineering teams in a SaaS environment Strong background More ❯

Head of Engineering Job Type: Contract 6-12months Salary: DOE Location: Hybrid - London Consultant: Rob Sheppard We’re looking for a Head of Engineering to lead a talented, multi-disciplinary team across product and platform engineering. You’ll combine hands-on technical ability with strategic leadership, shaping the engineering culture, architecture, and … Design, and Data to drive high-quality releases, modernise the tech stack, and help the business evolve towards a best-in-class SaaS platform. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop engineering teams across product and platform functions Set technical direction, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions Remain hands-on where needed – supporting architectural decisions and reviewing code Partner with Product … and Design to define and deliver an ambitious roadmap Build a high-performance culture based on collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement Drive modern engineering practices – CI/CD, cloud-native design, observability, and automation Support hiring, mentoring, and career development across the engineering team About You Proven experience leading engineering teams in a SaaS environment Strong background More ❯

Head of Data Engineering & Architecture Security Clearance: SC Required | Remote (with occasional travel) | Initial Term: 3 Months Are you a data leader who thrives on turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions? We’re looking for a Head of Data Engineering & Architecture to lead delivery across multiple high-impact programmes for a major public … sector organisation . In this role, you’ll define and execute the data engineering strategy, oversee technical delivery across multiple streams, and drive innovation in data platforms, architecture, and analytics. What You’ll Do Lead the design and delivery of enterprise data platforms, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with business goals Oversee teams across Data Engineering, Architecture … as required Impact: A chance to shape enterprise-wide data strategy and delivery within a large public sector environment Rate: £800-£900 Day OUTSIDE IR35 Apply for this exciting Head of Data Engineering & Architecture NOW More ❯

SR2 are currently looking for a Head of Engineering for a fast-growing AI start-up in West London. Location: West London (3 days a week onsite, 2 days WFH). Salary: £120,000 - 140,000. We’re searching for a Head of Engineering to lead a dynamic tech team of 8 - 10 engineers. You’ll work closely with the CEO to shape the direction of innovative products in a fast-growing, tech-driven AI environment. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, deliver scalable solutions, and make a tangible impact on the future of the business. Ideal Candidate: BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related … field (ideally from a top-tier university). Minimum of 3+ experience in leading and scaling cross-functional engineering teams. Experience in a fast-paced SaaS or tech environment, focusing on building and scaling back-end systems. Proficiency in full-stack development (Java/Python/NodeJS/Typescript), including cloud technologies (AWS ideally). They want someone More ❯

SR2 are currently looking for a Head of Engineering for a fast-growing AI start-up in West London. Location: West London (3 days a week onsite, 2 days WFH). Salary: £120,000 - 140,000. We’re searching for a Head of Engineering to lead a dynamic tech team of 8 - 10 engineers. You’ll work closely with the CEO to shape the direction of innovative products in a fast-growing, tech-driven AI environment. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, deliver scalable solutions, and make a tangible impact on the future of the business. Ideal Candidate: BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related … field (ideally from a top-tier university). Minimum of 3+ experience in leading and scaling cross-functional engineering teams. Experience in a fast-paced SaaS or tech environment, focusing on building and scaling back-end systems. Proficiency in full-stack development (Java/Python/NodeJS/Typescript), including cloud technologies (AWS ideally). They want someone More ❯

Our client is a well-capitalized financial market infrastructure firm expanding its technology capabilities. They are seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the development and scaling of high-performance trading systems in a regulated environment . This is a unique opportunity to drive technical execution, build a high-caliber engineering team, and work on … next-generation market infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and scale the engineering team across software, infrastructure, DevOps, and cybersecurity . Design and implement high-performance, low-latency trading systems with tight timing and reliability requirements. Oversee the development of client connectivity layers and ensure system performance meets demanding standards. Implement robust risk controls and operational safeguards while maintaining … system efficiency. Collaborate with the CTO to define technical strategy, roadmap, and execution priorities . Ensure systems are designed with security, reliability, and regulatory compliance in mind. Represent the engineering function in discussions with executive leadership, partners, and regulators . Ideal Candidate Profile 10+ years of engineering leadership experience , including senior management roles in trading, exchanges, or More ❯

Our client is a well-capitalized financial market infrastructure firm expanding its technology capabilities. They are seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the development and scaling of high-performance trading systems in a regulated environment . This is a unique opportunity to drive technical execution, build a high-caliber engineering team, and work on … next-generation market infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and scale the engineering team across software, infrastructure, DevOps, and cybersecurity . Design and implement high-performance, low-latency trading systems with tight timing and reliability requirements. Oversee the development of client connectivity layers and ensure system performance meets demanding standards. Implement robust risk controls and operational safeguards while maintaining … system efficiency. Collaborate with the CTO to define technical strategy, roadmap, and execution priorities . Ensure systems are designed with security, reliability, and regulatory compliance in mind. Represent the engineering function in discussions with executive leadership, partners, and regulators . Ideal Candidate Profile 10+ years of engineering leadership experience , including senior management roles in trading, exchanges, or More ❯

Are you ready to lead engineering in one of the most innovative blockchain ecosystems in the world? We're hiring a Head of Engineering to drive technical strategy and execution across decentralized applications, developer tooling, and infrastructure. You’ll lead a team of ~35 engineers building real-world blockchain products—from tokenized marketplaces to … next-gen wallets. Responsibilities: Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with product and business goals. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for developers and end users. Champion engineering excellence, scalability, and customer-centricity. Stay ahead of emerging tech trends in blockchain and crypto. Own delivery, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements: Strong technical foundation … Senior/Staff/Principal Engineer level). Proven experience managing engineering teams and delivering complex products. Passion for building products users love.-Ability to build user-focused products. Experience collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Commercial teams Hands-on experience with blockchain technologies (e.g., Ethereum, Tezos, Layer 2s). Understanding of dApps, smart contracts, wallets, and DeFi. More ❯

Are you ready to lead engineering in one of the most innovative blockchain ecosystems in the world? We're hiring a Head of Engineering to drive technical strategy and execution across decentralized applications, developer tooling, and infrastructure. You’ll lead a team of ~35 engineers building real-world blockchain products—from tokenized marketplaces to … next-gen wallets. Responsibilities: Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with product and business goals. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for developers and end users. Champion engineering excellence, scalability, and customer-centricity. Stay ahead of emerging tech trends in blockchain and crypto. Own delivery, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements: Strong technical foundation … Senior/Staff/Principal Engineer level). Proven experience managing engineering teams and delivering complex products. Passion for building products users love.-Ability to build user-focused products. Experience collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Commercial teams Hands-on experience with blockchain technologies (e.g., Ethereum, Tezos, Layer 2s). Understanding of dApps, smart contracts, wallets, and DeFi. More ❯

strategies for clinical trials, delivering efficient data management and real-time visibility into trial progress. By focusing on radiological endpoints, the team ensures the our clients have objective evidence of drug efficacy and safety. With nearly 20 years of experience and contributions to over 700 clinical trials, IAG empowers biotech and pharmaceutical sponsors to make confident, data-driven … decisions. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for the Head of Software Delivery & Engineering. You will take executive responsibility for managing our global team that delivers the technology back-end and frontend solutions, image viewer and radiology reading systems powering DYNAMIKA, the industry-leading medical imaging platform for clinical research. This blended leadership role combines … documentation oversight, global team enablement, and strategic roadmap input to support drug development for major pharma, biotech, and research clients worldwide. The role involves hands-on involvement and oversight of software development team, managing project lifecycles, releases and documentation to ensure timely and high-quality software delivery. The Head of Software Delivery & Engineering will collaborate closely More ❯

strategies for clinical trials, delivering efficient data management and real-time visibility into trial progress. By focusing on radiological endpoints, the team ensures the our clients have objective evidence of drug efficacy and safety. With nearly 20 years of experience and contributions to over 700 clinical trials, IAG empowers biotech and pharmaceutical sponsors to make confident, data-driven … decisions. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for the Head of Software Delivery & Engineering. You will take executive responsibility for managing our global team that delivers the technology back-end and frontend solutions, image viewer and radiology reading systems powering DYNAMIKA, the industry-leading medical imaging platform for clinical research. This blended leadership role combines … documentation oversight, global team enablement, and strategic roadmap input to support drug development for major pharma, biotech, and research clients worldwide. The role involves hands-on involvement and oversight of software development team, managing project lifecycles, releases and documentation to ensure timely and high-quality software delivery. The Head of Software Delivery & Engineering will collaborate closely More ❯

Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications. About the Role As Head of Service Engineering & Aftersales, you will lead Design for Serviceability (DFS), in-field technical support, warranty policy, service cost optimization, and the infrastructure required to support customers … globally. This role is deeply embedded in our Design for Excellence (DFX) culture. You’ll partner with engineering, cost engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure supportable designs, efficient cost drivers and scalable reverse logistics. You will build teams, tools, and standards needed to deliver efficient, scalable, and seamlessly integrated service. What You'll Do Design for Serviceability … DFS) Lead the service engineering function, owning the DFS pillar of DFX, and ensuring serviceability is embedded into hardware and software development. Partner with engineering teams to influence designs that reduce MTTR, improve access, simplify diagnostics, and optimize reworkability, field replaceability, and repair pathways. Define, enforce, and manage serviceability standards and requirements for mechanical, electrical, and embedded More ❯

Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications. About the Role As Head of Service Engineering & Aftersales, you will lead Design for Serviceability (DFS), in-field technical support, warranty policy, service cost optimization, and the infrastructure required to support customers … globally. This role is deeply embedded in our Design for Excellence (DFX) culture. You’ll partner with engineering, cost engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure supportable designs, efficient cost drivers and scalable reverse logistics. You will build teams, tools, and standards needed to deliver efficient, scalable, and seamlessly integrated service. What You'll Do Design for Serviceability … DFS) Lead the service engineering function, owning the DFS pillar of DFX, and ensuring serviceability is embedded into hardware and software development. Partner with engineering teams to influence designs that reduce MTTR, improve access, simplify diagnostics, and optimize reworkability, field replaceability, and repair pathways. Define, enforce, and manage serviceability standards and requirements for mechanical, electrical, and embedded More ❯

Our client is a high-performing hedge fund, recognised for its technology-first culture and entrepreneurial mindset. As the firm continues to scale, it seeks an exceptional Engineering Manager — a technically credible, forward-thinking leader ready to take the next step toward a Chief Technology Officer remit. You will play a pivotal role in modernising the firm’s trading … and data platforms, building and mentoring high-calibre engineering teams, and shaping the architectural foundations that power the fund’s investment strategies. This is a hands-on leadership role — you’ll be expected to code, design, and influence in equal measure — helping to define how technology evolves as the firm expands. Core Responsibilities Lead and inspire a team of engineers delivering next-generation trading systems and data platforms designed for scalability, performance, and resilience. Embed modern engineering principles — event-driven architecture, distributed systems, CI/CD automation, and cloud-native design — across the technology landscape. Collaborate directly with portfolio managers and researchers to translate trading and analytical requirements into production-ready solutions. Drive innovation by incorporating AI More ❯