Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS company based in Exeter, is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and scale their development team. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, responsible for technical direction, team growth, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with senior leadership to align engineering efforts with business goals, drive innovation, and build a strong engineering culture. While this is a leadership-focused role, a solid technical background is essential to guide architectural decisions and mentor engineers.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor, and scale the engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture.
* Define and implement the technical strategy to support business growth.
* Oversee architecture decisions, system scalability, and software quality.
* Work closely with product, design, and operations teams to deliver projects effectively.
* Manage engineering processes, resource planning, and technical roadmaps.
* Ensure best practices in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, security, and CI/CD pipelines.
* Drive continuous improvement in tools, workflows, and engineering standards.
* Play a key role in hiring, retaining, and developing top engineering talent.
About You
* Proven experience as a Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, or Tech Lead in a SaaS or technology-driven company.
* Strong technical background in modern software development, with experience in cloud-based architectures and scalable systems.
* Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP, along with DevOps and CI/CD best practices.
* Experience leading cross-functional teams in an agile development environment.
* Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align technical teams with business objectives.
* Passion for mentoring, innovation, and building a strong engineering culture.
* Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
* Exposure to AI, data engineering, or machine learning.
* Experience in performance optimization and security best practices.
What’s on Offer?
* A key leadership role in a fast-growing SaaS company.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* The opportunity to shape the technical vision and engineering culture of a scaling business.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management
Industries
Software Development
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