Head of Software Engineering

Head of Software Engineering

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and scale Lunio's engineering team to drive innovation and reliability.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on growth and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional development.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with a strong focus on innovation and team growth.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of engineering while making a real impact on customer value.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in software engineering leadership and strategic planning.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

You are accountable for scaling Lunio's engineering function to support our next stage of growth.

You build the operating model, set technical and organisational direction, and develop the managers and senior ICs who deliver innovative and reliable systems and predictable customer value.

Key Responsibilities Set engineering direction and standards : translate company goals into a clear technical roadmap, architectural direction, and operating model.

Define practical standards for architecture, quality, security, and operations.

Scale the engineering organisation : build team structures, frameworks, and management rhythms that let Engineering grow without losing pace or quality.

Drive pace, delivery, and reliability : improve delivery predictability, surface risks early, resolve dependencies..

Create a culture of innovation : maintain a builder mindset across Engineering, encouraging pragmatic experimentation and fast learning.

Partner for customer and business outcomes : work closely with Product, Data Science, and Commercial teams to ensure shipped work is adopted and drives customer value.

Own infrastructure, security, and compliance readiness : ensure cloud infrastructure, access controls, compliance evidence, secure developer environments, and production practices are documented, audited, and continuously improved.

Skills Strategy

Head of Software Engineering employer: Lunio

Lunio is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, Lunio offers opportunities for mentorship and skill development, ensuring that team members can thrive while contributing to meaningful projects in ad-fraud prevention. The hybrid work model provides flexibility, allowing employees to balance their professional and personal lives effectively.

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Contact Details:

Lunio Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of Software Engineering

Technical Roadmapping
Architectural Direction
Quality Assurance Standards
Security Standards
Operations Management
Team Structuring
Management Frameworks