Head Of Engineering: Ecommerce in England

Reward Gateway|Edenred is a global market leader in benefits and employee engagement.
We help our clients and their leaders transform employee experience that will attract, engage, and retain top talent through employee benefits, strategic reward and recognition, well-being, and much more.
As our Engineering Head of eCommerce, you lead the teams responsible for the delivery of our eCommerce marketplace products.
You will drive the implementation and execution of our eCommerce initiatives, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and secure amidst a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
You will guide a highly skilled Engineering team toward the creation of a global marketplace meeting the needs of both users and merchants.
You will oversee delivery across both web and mobile apps with an API-first cloud-based approach, applying your knowledge to simplify and refine operational processes.
Key
Responsibilities
Lead initiatives to enhance the e-commerce capabilities, aligning with the trend towards personalised mobile-first shopping experiences.
Contribute to the definition and delivery of Engineering roadmaps, anticipating technical challenges and managing interdependencies.
Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment and maintenance, ensuring high-quality outcomes across all phases.
Implement best practices in coding, testing, and maintenance to enhance system scalability and performance, particularly for high-traffic events.
Ensure compliance with international financial laws and security standards, integrating appropriate solutions for global payments.
Set a high bar for software engineering excellence, emphasizing efficiency, performance optimization, and high availability.
Being a mentor to tech leads and managers across the Engineering organisation.
Skills
Proven experience in leading and managing large teams or projects in an eCommerce environment with Gross Merchandise Value above $500M.
Deep understanding of global