Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead our engineering efforts and drive the development of scalable e-commerce platforms. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of our web-to-print services and e-commerce platform.
Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering leadership, with experience in building complex systems and leading cross-functional teams. You will work closely with our business and product stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
About the Role
* Lead engineering efforts across both WTTB and Found platforms
* Design and implement scalable systems, focusing on high availability and low latency
* Oversee end-to-end implementation of product features from ideation to production
* Collaborate with product and business teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
* Ensure code quality and technical excellence, applying best practices for software development, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies
About Us
WTTB is a leading UK-based print and marketing services provider, specializing in web-to-print services. We support businesses in accessing high-quality print products quickly and efficiently. Our focus is on delivering cost-effective print solutions via an intuitive e-commerce platform.
Found is a platform aimed at empowering creators to publish and sell their work seamlessly. The platform supports a variety of content creators in turning their creative projects into tangible products like books.
About You
* Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role, preferably as a Lead or Principal Software Engineer
* Extensive experience in building scalable systems and platforms
* Expertise in event-driven architectures, cloud-based infrastructure, microservices, and API-driven systems
* Strong proficiency with modern software development languages and frameworks
* Familiarity with IaaC technologies like Terraform
* Solid understanding of web technologies, performance optimization, and large-scale system design
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with business and product teams
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and grow engineering teams
Salary: £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience.