Description
* Who we’re looking for: An innovative leader with experience driving performance and aligning engineering efforts with company goals and drive continuous improvement
* The challenge: To lead and manage the Product-Engineering Team, overseeing daily operations, executing the prioritised product roadmap, and advancing business objectives
* Where you’ll work: This role will be based in our Hove office 3 days a week ☀️
The Tillo Difference
We're in the business of rewards and incentives, so we know a thing or two about the importance of giving back. We can't grow as a business without growing as individuals, so we are committed to providing a workplace where passionate, driven individuals can thrive. We value collaboration, trust, positivity, and a willingness to learn - only by working as a team will we reach our goals.
We’re the market leader in the UK and are active in a number of other markets including USA, Europe, Australia and India.
Day to day this role will
* Be a team builder, you will be at the forefront of leading engineering managers and teams. Your role will foster a collaborative culture and drive continuous improvement.
* Promote operational excellence. You will oversee planning and execution, balance quality with speed, and manage KPIs. You will also be responsible for implementing effective engineering processes, technologies, and policies for sustainable growth.
* Lead on strategic alignment, collaborating closely with the CTO on engineering strategy. Together, you will translate objectives into actionable plans, ensuring that our engineering efforts align with Tillo's overarching goals.
* Provide technical oversight, offering guidance, staying current with industry trends, and ensuring best practices in architecture and technical direction.
* Effectively allocate resources, managing budgets, and developing top engineering talent.
* Be a Tillo representative, at industry events helping to grow our brand within the community.
* Collaborate, forging strong relationships with business counterparts, understanding their needs, and sharing ownership of outcomes.
* Educate, you'll share your expertise to educate and up-skill stakeholders and fellow engineering leaders.
Who we’re looking for
* A proven leader, with significant experience managing a cross-functional, scaling engineering department and attracting top talent
* A strong product mindset and customer understanding
* Proven experience in building a culture of speed and urgency in a scale-up: You know how to achieve pace without compromising quality and implement the right processes
* Strong domain experience in API-first businesses or well-scaled software companies
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate teams
* Proficiency in PHP and Laravel; Python is a bonus
* Excellent knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and secure development principles
Benefits
We offer all our employees trust and empower our team to work with flexibility and autonomy. We’re a close-knit team and love working collaboratively, with our hybrid model, our team can come together at our fantastic office in Hove, but also focus in their own space. The Tillo team are a motivated bunch and we all work hard to push Tillo forwards, always innovating. We completely understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with the following benefits:
️ Enhanced annual leave of 26 days per annum
Private Medical care through Vitality
Designated share options
Annual bonus scheme
Access to Tillo’s Storefront with discounts & gift card vouchers
Hybrid Working
Top spec equipment including laptop, mouse, keyboard, monitor
Anniversary gifts
Monthly breakfasts, drinks, snacks and events
Tillo was founded in 2016. From the start, our goal was to set a new global standard for rewards and incentives, and we're proud to have achieved just that. Our rich network encompasses 2,000+ of the world's best-loved brands, and we're just getting started!
We operate in 37 countries and 25 currencies and have processed over $3.7bn worth of digital gift cards through our robust platform. We have offices in the UK and the US, and our team has surpassed 100+ employees and counting.