Head of Engineering

We’re partnered with a well-established UK technology business undergoing a major phase of modernisation and expansion. Their digital platforms support thousands of customers daily, and the company is now focused on scaling, automation, and strengthening the connection between their online systems and high-volume operational processes. They are looking for a Head of Engineering to define the technical direction and lead multidisciplinary teams across Software, DevOps, and hardware-integrated systems.

The Role

As Head of Engineering, you’ll shape the future of the company’s core technology estate, overseeing teams responsible for:

• Customer-facing digital platforms - ensuring a seamless, fast, and reliable online experience

• Enterprise and B2B systems - enabling smooth, high-volume order flows and partner integrations

• Internal production and workflow tools - connecting digital operations with real-world fulfilment, automation, and logistics

• You’ll drive engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and long-term platform evolution across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside Product and Programme teams to allocate engineering capacity based on business priorities and expected impact

• Support cloud strategy, stability, security, and cost optimisation across AWS-based systems

• Oversee DevOps, CI/CD, monitoring, and platform automation

• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams across software, DevOps, and hardware-integrated solutions

• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and maintainable

• Champion engineering best practices, testing standards, and long-term platform resilience

• Translate business objectives into clear engineering roadmaps

• Drive delivery against milestones and ensure alignment with organisational goals

• Partner closely with senior leadership, Product, Operations, and commercial teams

• Turn business needs into efficient, future-proof technical solutions

• Introduce technologies and approaches that improve efficiency, quality, and automation

• Encourage data-driven decision-making across engineering and operations

Some of the requirements:

• Experience managing multiple high-performing teams within a scaling digital, e-commerce, or operational technology environment

• Strong foundation in modern software engineering
  Knowledge of cloud (AWS), DevOps, CI/CD, and API-driven architectures

• Experience linking digital systems with hardware, automation, or production workflows (a strong advantage)

• Strategic Execution Skills

• Ability to move from big-picture strategy to clear, practical technical plans

• Confident managing complex roadmaps and balancing short-term delivery with long-term stability

• Able to break down complex topics for non-technical stakeholders

• Skilled in influencing, expectation-setting, and executive-level reporting

Excited for a new opportunity? - Apply today!

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8BX

Salary: 80000 - 90000

Sector: Other

Type: Permanent

Posted: 11/28/2025