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Head of Software Engineering

2 months ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Digital Gurus Full time

Head of Software Engineering


Join a dynamic and fast-growing leader in the retail industry, renowned for its expansive multi-channel presence and commitment to innovation. This company is on a journey of technological transformation, seeking a visionary Head of Engineering to drive the next phase of growth. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned engineering professional to shape the future of technology within a thriving, fast-paced environment, and to progress toward a CTO role. This role is a Hybrid position and requires two days a week in Central London.


The Role


As the Head of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the technology strategy for the business. You will oversee all aspects of software engineering and quality assurance across multiple sites & third parties, ensuring that technology solutions are not only robust and scalable but also aligned with the company's ambitious growth objectives.


The essential candidate will have substantial experience in the commerce sector, ideally within large enterprise environments. Your expertise in evaluating "buy vs. build" technology models will be crucial as you guide the company in making decisions that are both cost-effective and future-proof. This is a role for an experienced Head of Engineering looking to grow further in their role with an amazing brand.


Key Responsibilities


Technology Strategy Development


Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define the technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and future growth plans. Present and defend this strategy to Senior stakeholders. You must have experience of this.


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 the 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. You will be responsible for setting up the team structure, defining operating models, and crafting a strategic hiring plan to meet future needs. All of this whilst working with third party suppliers.


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.


The ideal candidate


Experience


Extensive experience in the commerce sector, particularly within large enterprise environments with multi-channel operations as a Head of Engineering or equivalent. The ideal candidate will be keen to hit the ground running.


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.



This is a rare opportunity to join 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 the company’s technology landscape. For the right candidate, this role offers a clear path of progression, with the chance to leave a lasting impact on a major player in the retail sector.


For more info - hit apply or reach out to Sam Allen at Digital Gurus.