AdTech Engineering Leader — Cloud, AI & Data

Sky; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

A leading media company in the UK seeks a Head of Engineering for AdTech to lead a team of 30 in a cloud-first and Agile transformation. You will work on innovative advertising solutions, collaborate with various departments, and define engineering delivery strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AdTech, proven leadership credentials, and a proactive approach to innovation. This role offers competitive perks and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering and AdTech software development.
• Expertise in platform architecture with a track record in guiding significant technology transformations.
• Proven leadership experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to emerging technologies and trends.
• Success in building and leading engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of Agile principles.
• Experience with Big Data and AI/ML solutions.
• Collaborative mindset and approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Ad Sales to merge advertisement performance with cloud technology.
• Collaborate to drive business innovation and define engineering strategies.
• Manage teams in the UK and India, supporting advertisement business growth.
• Take accountability for the engineering technology roadmap.
• Present engineering vision to senior management.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Identify engineering opportunities with business cases.
• Encourage DevOps culture within teams.
• Promote modern delivery processes focusing on Agile methodologies.

Skills

AdTech & Media Domain Expertise

System and Platform Architecture

Leadership and Communication Skills

Innovation Mindset

Team Development

Cloud-Native Platform Delivery

Agile Mindset

Data, Big Data & AI/ML Acumen

Collaboration & Culture

Job description

A leading media company in the UK seeks a Head of Engineering for AdTech to lead a team of 30 in a cloud-first and Agile transformation. You will work on innovative advertising solutions, collaborate with various departments, and define engineering delivery strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AdTech, proven leadership credentials, and a proactive approach to innovation. This role offers competitive perks and a hybrid work environment.