Head of Engineering

Job-ID: head-of-engineeringLocation: London/HybridType: PermanentSalary: CompetitiveRecruiter: Liam TappinPhone: +44 (0)203 778 1996E-Mail: liam@shawdaniels.co.ukPosted: 2026-06-11Lead the architectural direction, delivery performance and operational excellence of software, hardware and AI platforms for a high-growth organisation.

ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end architecture across mobile, web, backend, hardware, data and AI systemsDefine long-term technical vision, engineering standards and architectural principlesLead predictable, high-quality delivery aligned to business priorities and revenue goalsProvide leadership, accountability and direction for a multidisciplinary team of ~25 engineersPartner with Product, Operations and Commercial teams to drive customer success, retention and growthRequirementsSenior engineering leadership in SaaS or technology-driven environmentsProven experience leading and scaling multidisciplinary teams of 20+ engineersDeep understanding of modern data architectures, distributed systems and AI/ML integrationTrack record of aligning technology strategy with commercial outcomes