Head of Application Engineering and Architecture

Vector Resourcing Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Head of Application Engineering and Architecture to lead its engineering and architecture teams. This senior role is crucial for delivering high-performance applications that align with strategic objectives. The successful candidate will manage the application lifecycle and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the teams. Strong leadership skills and extensive experience are essential for driving success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex software projects.
• Strong knowledge of evolutionary architecture, microservices, and API-first design.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage teams of technical leads, software engineers, solution architects, and QAs.
• Manage the entire application development lifecycle from design to maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Knowledge of emerging technologies

Education

Several years of experience in similar roles

Job description

• Head of Application Engineering and Architecture

Head of Application Engineering and Architecture

Added 23rd January 2025

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Head of Application Engineering and Architecture to lead and manage our software engineering, solution architecture, and QA teams. This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the IT Director, and is critical to delivering scalable, high-performance applications that support the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor, and manage teams of technical leads, software engineers, solution architects, and QAs.

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- Oversee recruitment, training, and development of team members to build a high-performing workforce.

- Manage the entire application development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

- Stay abreast of emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the organisation’s technology stack and architecture.

- Several years of experience in similar roles, demonstrating architectural leadership at solution and enterprise levels

- Proven track record of managing and delivering complex software projects.

- Strong knowledge of modern architectural approaches, including evolutionary architecture, microservices, and API-first design.

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