Head of Software Engineering
1 week ago
Head of Engineering
Location:
North East, UK
Sector:
Digital / E-commerce
We are looking for a
Head of Engineering
to lead technology strategy and delivery for a fast-growing online platform in the creative and print sector. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping the engineering vision, driving innovation, and building a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the technical roadmap and ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
- Lead and mentor a talented engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Oversee architecture and development of web applications built on
PHP
, leveraging
AWS
and
serverless infrastructure
. - Champion best practices in software development, DevOps, and cloud-native solutions.
- Collaborate closely with product and commercial teams to align technology with business goals.
- Drive innovation and adoption of emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in senior engineering leadership roles within high-traffic digital platforms or e-commerce businesses.
- Strong technical expertise in
PHP
,
AWS
, and
serverless architectures
. - Excellent people management skills with a track record of building and scaling engineering teams.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on capability and a passion for delivering robust, customer-centric solutions.
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies and modern development practices.
Package
Competitive salary + benefits + opportunity to shape the future of a growing digital business.
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