Job Description
Head of Engineering, London (hybrid), £100,000 - £120,000
A new Head of Engineering is needed to join an exciting SaaS Scale-Up in London. This is an amazing opportunity for a product-focused Software Engineering Manager who likes to lead from the front and works well within a start-up environment. The role will be leading several squads of Engineers working with Ruby on Rails, JavaScript Frameworks and AWS Cloud products.
Key aspects of the role:
* Lead and Scale Teams Grow and manage multiple engineering squads, currently 12+ members, with ambitious expansion plans.
* Drive Product Innovation Collaborate with Product and Architecture teams to deliver high-impact features and improvements.
* Optimize Engineering Operations Streamline processes, enhance productivity, and implement automation for greater efficiency.
* Inspire and Develop Talent Foster a world-class engineering culture through mentorship, technical leadership, and team development.
Your Core Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality, scalable product features while balancing speed and reliability.
* Lead major technical initiatives and collaborate with key internal stakeholders.
* Improve development workflows using best practices in Kanban, CI/CD, and cloud-based infrastructure.
* Ensure robust, scalable, and efficient cloud-based systems with optimal performance.
Experience needed:
* Proven experience scaling engineering teams in a fast-moving, tech-focused environment.
* Hands-on expertise in:
Ruby on Rails
Modern JavaScript frameworks (Next.js, Node.js, React)
AWS cloud infrastructure
Large-scale SQL database management
* In-depth understanding of system design, CI/CD, and engineering best practices.
* Strong leadership and communication skills across distributed teams.
* Experience with e-commerce platforms or marketplaces.
* Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB or Redis ideally), observability tools, and system performance tuning.
* Background in DevOps and infrastructure automation.
* Knowledge of Machine Learning and/or Artificial Intelligence implementations.
If you’re interested in this Head of Engineering opportunity please apply ASAP – you can also contact me directly on LinkedIn or call me on 020 4570 7890.