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Head of Engineering

Added 12th October 2023

We are searching for a Head of Engineering to lead a Digital Customer Engineering team, ensuring the execution of software development and building a strong and vibrant culture of engineering excellence

Responsibilities

Support, advise, and ensure the execution of software development while implementing engineering best practices

Be a key driver of the engineering culture and push the team towards engineering excellence

Stay up to date with cutting-edge technologies and techniques, and help implement those, with the ultimate goal of producing functionality on time with market-leading customer experiences

Collaborate with peers to define and drive the technical vision

Support the implementation of architectural best practices

Perform Risk Management around software delivery timelines, partner management, resource allocation, and budget

Collaborate with the Product team and Engineering Leads to define squad-specific OKRs and support the achievement of those in engineering

Support individual Engineers in their career development by conducting regular one-on-ones and implementing techniques such as SMART goal settings, goal reviews, PDPs, and more

Ensure the effective allocation of engineering resources within the team and engage recruitment business partners for recruitment activities

Support the implementation of Agile best practices in the software development lifecycle, utilising the tools, resources, and expertise available 

Essential Skills 

Previously come from an engineering background with solid technical expertise and familiarity with relevant technologies and techniques

Able to provide overall strategic guidance and direction for software development activities

Must have built and developed teams for large organisations