At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead software engineering teams to evolve platforms and enhance product delivery.
- Company: Established UK tech company with millions of users and a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £160,000, bonus, hybrid work, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology while driving impactful AI initiatives.
- Qualifications: Strong architectural judgement and experience in scaling technology environments.
The predicted salary is between 160000 - 160000 £ per year.
Head of Software Engineering – Platform Evolution and Product Engineering Up to £160,000 per annum plus bonus London – Hybrid – 3 days a week in the office Head of Software Engineering - A well‑established UK tech company with millions of users is looking to appoint a Head of Software Engineering to shape the next phase of its platform evolution at a time of significant growth for the business.
This is a senior leadership role focused on enabling product teams through strong architectural direction, modern platform capabilities and pragmatic technical strategy.
Working closely with executive stakeholders across Product and Technology, the Head of Software Engineering will lead 7 teams evolving core domains and APIs that power multiple product teams, helping the organisation scale sustainably while increasing engineering velocity.
The Head of Software Engineering role: The Head of Software Engineering sits at the heart of platform strategy and engineering effectiveness.
You will be responsible for building foundations that improve product throughput, reduce duplication and allow teams to experiment faster — while modernising legacy architecture through safe, incremental change.
The business is investing heavily in AI and data‑driven capabilities, and you will play a key role in embedding an AI‑forward mindset into how platforms are built and operated.
Key
Responsibilities: Define and evolve platform architecture, core services, and shared domains used across product teams.
Improve engineering throughput by simplifying systems and reducing complexity as the organisation scales.
Lead the incremental evolution of monolithic systems into modern, flexible architectures.
Partner with senior leadership to communicate technical trade‑offs in clear, business‑focused language.
Enable growth across users, teams, and product lines through scalable platform design.
Foster a high‑agency culture focused on measurable outcomes rather than process overhead.
Support the adoption of AI capabilities across the engineering ecosystem.
What We’re Looking For Strong architectural judgement with hands‑on technical credibility.
Experience building or evolving platforms within scaling technology environments.
A growth‑oriented mindset, viewing technology decisions through a commercial and product lens.
Confidence operating at executive level, influencing senior stakeholders with clarity and pragmatism.
A strategic thinker who understands how platform choices shape long‑term product capability and delivery speed.
A leader who challenges assumptions, makes difficult decisions and operates close to the work.
What Success Looks Like Platform improvements directly increase engineering velocity and product delivery.
Growth in teams and users does not create disproportionate technical complexity.
Architectural modernisation that happens safely and incrementally.
Technical decisions are transparent and grounded in measurable outcomes.
Executive stakeholders clearly understand trade‑offs and direction.
This is an amazing opportunity for a technically strong Head of Software Engineering to join a well‑established technology at a moment of exciting growth.
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Hiring: Head of Software Engineering employer: Burns Sheehan
Burns Sheehan offers an exceptional work environment in Oxford, where innovation meets collaboration. As a Platform Engineer, you will not only tackle unique engineering challenges but also benefit from a culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With access to cutting-edge technology and a commitment to making a visible impact in the robotics field, this role provides a rewarding opportunity for those looking to thrive in a high-growth technology landscape.
