At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of engineers to shape the future of innovative digital products.
- Company: Fast-growing UK tech business with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, generous discounts, volunteer day, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for collaboration and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a senior role while driving engineering excellence.
- Qualifications: Strong background in distributed systems and proven leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We’re partnered with a fast-growing UK technology business with a strong reputation in their market and ambitious growth plans. They’re now looking for a Head of Software Engineering to lead their engineering function and shape the future of their platform. This is a senior leadership role, overseeing a team of engineers and technical leads while setting the strategic direction for engineering excellence. You’ll drive best practices, ensure scalability and security, and work closely with product, design, and delivery teams to bring innovative, high-traffic digital products to life.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong background in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architecture
- Experience working with high-traffic platforms, ideally e-commerce or booking systems
- Deep knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and AWS/Azure/GCP
- Familiarity with payments, PCI compliance, and search/recommendation tooling
- Proven leadership experience managing senior engineers and technical teams
- Strong advocate for Agile, Lean, and DevOps practices
- Excellent communicator, able to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bonus: experience in leisure, travel, or other seasonal product businesses
What’s in it for you:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
- Generous staff discounts on products and services
- Volunteer day to give back to a cause you care about
- Hybrid working with regular in-office collaboration
- Life assurance and wellbeing initiatives
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Software Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and Travel Arrangements
Hiring: Head of Software in Devon employer: Peaple Talent
Join a dynamic and innovative organisation in the UK that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued. As an IP Engineering Lead, you will benefit from a supportive environment that encourages technical excellence and leadership, with ample opportunities to shape engineering standards and advance your career in the rapidly evolving field of network services.
