Director of Technology & Engineering – Digital Ecommerce Product Company

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital ecommerce product company in Luton seeks a Director of Technology & Engineering. This pivotal role involves overseeing technology and engineering strategies, mentoring teams, and driving product evolution. Candidates should have substantial experience in ecommerce environments and a track record of integrating technologies into user-centric experiences.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Strong company culture

Influence on major technology decisions

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in digital product or ecommerce.
• Experience in integrating and scaling products into complex cloud environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and scale engineering strategy for seamless performance and innovation.
• Mentor and recruit an agile team of developers and engineers.
• Lead adoption of new technologies for enhanced product efficiency.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Team Management

Product Evolution

Innovation & Growth

Job description

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Director of Technology & Engineering – Digital Ecommerce Product Company, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client:

Franklin Bates

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Director of Technology & Engineering – Digital Ecommerce Product Company

Type: Full-time

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Your Role:

• Technical Leadership: Define, refine, and scale our engineering strategy, ensuring seamless performance and innovation.
• Team Management: Mentor, recruit, and inspire an agile team of developers and engineers.
• Product Evolution: Collaborate closely with product teams to ensure seamless integration of technology into user-first experiences.
• Hands-On Expertise: Take ownership of architecture, scalability, security, and best development practices.
• Innovation & Growth: Lead the charge in adopting new technologies that enhance product efficiency and customer satisfaction.

You Bring:

• Proven experience leading engineering teams within digital product or ecommerce environments.
• Experience in integrating and scaling products into complex cloud environments.
• A passion for innovative ways of working across collaborative teams.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance technical involvement and leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills—able to bridge technical and commercial objectives effectively.
• Tangible experience working with clients at board level.

Why Join Us?

• Work on pioneering ecommerce solutions with real-world impact.
• A leadership role with autonomy and influence on major technology decisions.
• Flexible working, strong company culture, and a highly collaborative environment.