Head of Digital Engineering

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom hackajob Full time £80,000 - £120,000 per year

hackajob*
is collaborating with
The AA
to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.*
Location:**
London (hybrid working, 3 office days per week)

Employment Type:
Permanent, full-time

Additional Benefits:
Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance

About The AA
Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again. For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies — we have it all.

As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a
Head of Digital Engineering
means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.

Our
Chief Operating Office (COO)
is the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.

The Role
Are you a proven leader in digital engineering, ready to shape the future of technology at The AA? We're looking for a dynamic and inclusive
Head of Digital Engineering
to lead our digital transformation journey, driving innovation, productivity, and excellence across our mobile and web platforms.

As Head of Digital Engineering, you'll be accountable for the technical delivery and evolution of all digital platforms and capabilities. You'll lead a high-performing team, championing the adoption of AI and automation to enhance the software development lifecycle and customer outcomes. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Product, Architecture, Data, AI, and the wider COO to ensure our digital solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic goals.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and develop a diverse engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Oversee the design, build, and deployment of digital solutions across mobile and web platforms.
  • Drive engineering productivity through AI, automation, and modern DevOps practices.
  • Shape technical strategy and architecture in alignment with business objectives.
  • Manage supplier relationships and ensure high-quality delivery across onshore and offshore teams.
  • Engage and influence senior stakeholders, contributing to roadmap planning and programme delivery.

What You'll Need

  • Proven experience operating at 'Head of' level, with strong line management and leadership of complex engineering programmes.
  • Demonstrated success in transforming engineering teams, modernising legacy systems, and embedding agile and product-led practices.
  • Deep cloud engineering expertise, particularly in AWS (Azure also valued), across both mobile and web platforms.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on driving productivity, delivery alignment, and roadmap execution.
  • Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and a track record of delivering impactful, scalable digital solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with modern technologies and tools including Angular, Flutter, AWS, APIs, and Jira.

What's In It For You
We're always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
  • Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
  • Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1, plus 50% discount for family and friends
  • Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
  • Employee discount scheme with car salary sacrifice, and discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays, and more
  • Company-funded life assurance
  • Diverse learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
  • Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
  • Plus, so much more

Inclusion & Diversity
We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best, and feel like you truly belong.

We have five communities that bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds to drive positive change.

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