At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the evolution of a cutting-edge AI platform for recruitment and research.
- Company: A leading hedge fund with a focus on innovative technology solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of AI technology.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by modernising a large-scale enterprise platform.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in software engineering with strong leadership and technical skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
My client, a leading hedge fund, is seeking a Head of Platform Engineering (AI) to join their team in London. This is a growing hedge fund building a proprietary, AI-first internal platform for recruitment and research. We're seeking an experienced Head of Platform to take ownership of this existing, production-grade system and lead its evolution, scale, and modernization. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and organizational build.
What You'll Do
- Own full technical responsibility for a large-scale, distributed enterprise platform serving research and recruitment functions
- Assess current architecture and define a pragmatic, ambitious modernization roadmap
- Champion modern architectures: event-driven systems (Kafka), API-first design, graph databases (Neo4j), and production-grade LLM/AI capabilities
- Drive engineering discipline through design reviews, CI/CD excellence, and operational resilience
- Partner with product, data, and commercial teams to translate priorities into clear technical execution
Who You Are
- 10+ years in software engineering with proven senior technical leadership experience
- Track record of owning and scaling existing enterprise platforms (not just greenfield)
- Strong hands-on expertise: Java/JVM, Kafka, API-first architectures, Neo4j, AI/LLM systems in production
- Experienced leading hybrid onshore/offshore delivery models
- Pragmatic, delivery-focused, and comfortable operating from architecture depth to executive altitude
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Head of Platform Engineering (AI) - Hedge Fund Consultancy - London employer: Mondrian Alpha
Mondrian Alpha is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Greater London area, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from competitive compensation packages, including market-leading bonuses, and have ample opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. Joining our team means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions and encourages your development in the financial sector.
