Director of Engineering - AI-Driven Product Leader (Hybrid)

SF Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A high growth e-commerce company located near Birmingham is looking for a Director of Engineering. This role offers the opportunity to lead product-led teams in a dynamic environment, focused on innovation and technical strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering leadership, engagement with stakeholders, and a focus on delivering AI solutions. The company provides excellent autonomy and growth potential along with a competitive salary and benefits including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Starting salary of up to £130,000

Bonus scheme

Long-term hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Excellent progression opportunities

Personal development scheme

25 days holiday

Private pension

Fast-paced, autonomous culture

Regular remuneration reviews

Qualifications

• Strong background in full stack engineering and technical strategy.
• Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Background in e-commerce and familiarity with AI integration.

Skills

Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in fast paced, product-led SME or scale-up environment

Experience leading on re-platforming and/or tech stack upgrade projects

A collaborative, flexible yet delivery-focused management style

Experience engaging with board level stakeholders

Solid understanding of cloud-first microservices/serverless architecture

Experience in helping individuals reach their full potential

Proven track record building and delivery a scalable technical strategy

Experience implementing AI solutions into commercial platforms

A business outcome focused approach to engineering

Job description

A high growth e-commerce company located near Birmingham is looking for a Director of Engineering. This role offers the opportunity to lead product-led teams in a dynamic environment, focused on innovation and technical strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering leadership, engagement with stakeholders, and a focus on delivering AI solutions. The company provides excellent autonomy and growth potential along with a competitive salary and benefits including hybrid working options.