Head of Software Engineering

4 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Gurus Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Head of Software Engineering to join our team at Digital Gurus. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our technology strategy, driving business growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Technology Strategy Development: Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define and implement a technology strategy that aligns with our business objectives and future growth plans.
  • Buy vs. Build Decisions: Assess the need for custom-built applications versus off-the-shelf solutions, ensuring decisions are made that balance innovation, cost, and scalability.
  • Technical Sustainability: Drive the implementation of a composable architecture, ensuring that our technology stack is flexible and adaptable to the evolving needs of the business.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team, setting up the team structure, defining operating models, and crafting a strategic hiring plan to meet future needs.
  • Operational Excellence: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the software engineering and QA teams, ensuring seamless delivery of technology solutions while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Stakeholder Management: Engage with senior stakeholders across the business, providing clear communication and ensuring that technology initiatives are understood, valued, and supported.
  • Budgeting & Resource Allocation: Plan and manage the technology budget in software engineering, making strategic decisions on resource allocation to maximise return on investment.
Requirements
  • Experience: Extensive experience in the commerce sector, particularly within large enterprise environments with multi-channel operations as a Head of Engineering or equivalent.
  • Strategic Vision: Proven track record of developing and implementing technology strategies that drive business growth and innovation.
  • Leadership: Strong people management skills, with experience in structuring and growing high-performing engineering teams.
  • Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of modern software engineering practices, including custom-built applications, composable architectures, and the latest technology trends.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Experience presenting technology strategies to senior leadership and the board, with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to navigate and drive change.
About Us

Digital Gurus is a forward-thinking retail leader at a critical stage of its technological evolution. As Head of Engineering, you will have the autonomy to shape the future of our technology landscape and make a lasting impact on our business. We offer a clear path of progression and a dynamic work environment that values innovation and collaboration.



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