Head of Product Engineering

2 weeks ago

United Kingdom Magentus Group Full time

Magentus products and services have been at the forefront of delivering health technology for more than 30 years, offering deep expertise across clinical systems, health informatics and practice management.

Across pathology, radiology, oncology, maternity, and practice management, we are connecting the health ecosystem and transforming digital healthcare at scale. Driven by our dedicated teams across the globe, our success reflects our passionate commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.

People are at the heart of everything we do at Magentus— we work as one team to create a healthier society.

Short Summary

The Head of Product Engineering – EMEA is responsible for leading and scaling our UK Engineering team, overseeing all technical aspects of product development through to customer delivery and ensuring the team deliver against their roadmaps. The role requires a strong degree of technical background and product development, exceptional leadership skills and the ability to collaborate across functions to deliver high quality, innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities of the role: Strategic Leadership
  • Work closely with the Engineering Leadership Team and Technology Leadership Group to define and execute against Group Technology Strategy.
  • Work closely with APAC counterparts to ensure engineering practices, patterns and tools are in line with Technology Strategy.
  • Drive both the technical and product roadmap, aligning engineering efforts with business goals to achieve strategic outcomes.
Team Management
  • Build and lead a high-performing engineering team by recruiting, mentoring and developing top talent.
  • Manage performance, set clear goals and expectations and ensure the team maintains a high standard of technical quality and operational efficiency.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to the engineering team ensuring they have the necessary resources and capabilities to deliver against roadmaps.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture with a focus on innovations and continuous learning.
Product & Technical Delivery
  • Ensure the timely and successful delivery of product features, system architectures, and technical solutions.
  • Oversee the design, architecture, and development of software systems and infrastructure.
  • Oversee the delivery and implementation of customer solutions.
  • Ensure best practices for software engineering, including coding standards, testing, security, version control, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with product management, UX/UI, and other business teams to ensure alignment between product requirements and engineering capabilities.
  • Foster collaboration across departments to ensure seamless product development, testing, and deployment processes.
  • Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across the organization.
Innovation & Technology Leadership
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends to provide insight and strategic recommendations to the leadership team.
  • Lead the exploration and adoption of new technologies and methodologies that improve engineering efficiency and product quality.
  • Champion the use of modern development frameworks, tools, and processes to accelerate delivery and maintain scalability.
Operational Excellence
  • Implement and maintain systems for monitoring, measuring, and improving engineering performance.
  • Ensure the engineering department operates efficiently, with a focus on continuous improvement, resource allocation, and risk management.
  • Maintain a strong focus on security, compliance, and best practices throughout the engineering processes.
What experience do I need: Education
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience
  • Strong experience in product development lifecycle and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
  • Expertise in modern software development practices, patterns and tools (e.g., Git, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, AWS, microservices architecture).
  • In-depth understanding of the NHS Digital Healthcare Agenda, drive towards preventative medicine and developments in healthcare technology to drive improved patient outcomes.
  • Previous experience in taking on-premise products and transitioning them to a Cloud environment.
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
  • Experience in security, scalability, and performance optimization in engineering solutions.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a large and diverse team of engineers.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities, particularly in high-pressure environments.
What’s in it for you:
  • Hybrid working between Mansfield or London and Home.
Leave:
  • 25 days (increases with length of service up to 4 days) plus 8 bank holiday.
  • Holiday purchase scheme via salary sacrifice.
  • An extra day annual leave for your birthday.
  • Enhanced Maternity Leave.
  • Enhanced Paternity Leave.
  • Up to two days paid Volunteering days.
  • Paid time off during the working day to donate blood.
Leadership & Development:
  • LinkedIn learning.
  • Product Training.
Employee Recognition:
  • Peer recognitions.
  • CEO awards.
  • Length of service awards.
  • Performance Annual Bonus Programme.
Employee Benefits:
  • Life Insurance (4x annual salary).
  • Private health care (BUPA) plus discounted rates to add your loved ones.
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension.
  • Income Protection.
  • EAP (access to online Healthcare).
  • Branded merchandise starter pack.
  • £250 working from home allowance.
  • Free Flu Jabs.
  • Enhanced Sick Pay.
Our values say a lot about us:
  • One Team.
  • Make a difference.
  • We Care.
  • Trust.

People are at the heart of everything we do at Magentus— we work as one team to create a healthier society. We hold monthly communication sessions with the Senior Leadership Team to provide company updates and strategic briefings.

Magentus Software Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and respected.

We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and believe in fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.

We are also a proud member of the Disability Confident Employer Scheme, demonstrating our commitment to supporting disabled individuals in the workplace.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

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