Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.