We're looking for a hands-on Head of Engineering to build and lead engineering for a new business unit at UNiDAYS. You'll set the technical direction, stay close to the code, and build the team, working closely with Product to turn ideas into products that people use. This is a role for a builder. You'll shape how the unit's engineering works from early on, and the role will grow in scope as the unit grows
What we need you to have done
- Led and managed engineering teams, owning engineering for a product area, business unit or company.
- Built something from an early stage (a new team, product or business) and helped it grow.
- Strong coding skills and a desire to stay hands-on.
- Set technical direction and architecture in a cloud-native environment (e.g. AWS).
- Strong product sense, and effective partnership with Product and Design.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including with senior leadership.
Bonus Points:
- Experience with data-heavy products and data pipelines (e.g. warehousing, event streaming).
- Experience building or leading teams that run recommendation engines or personalisation systems.
- Experience taking machine learning pipelines into production (e.g. training, deployment, monitoring).
- Experience building and scaling distributed systems.
- Experience leading engineering managers or leads.
Head of Engineering in London employer: UNiDAYS
At UNiDAYS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. Our team members enjoy comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students worldwide. Located in a vibrant environment, we encourage collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to thrive in their careers while supporting the next generation.
