Head of Engineering

Harris Computer; City Of London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Head of Engineering to guide architectural direction and engineering execution on their enterprise solutions. This remote role in the UK offers an attractive benefits package including personal leave, pension, and private medical insurance. Ideal candidates will have experience in cloud solutions and team leadership, with opportunities for strategic innovation and growth.

Benefits

5 Personal Days' leave

25 days' holiday

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Computer Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture and engineering leadership.
• Strong background in designing and deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions.
• Deep understanding of on-premises infrastructure and cloud migration strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end architecture of solutions, focusing on the ATA platform.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Contribute to and help shape the long-term technical strategy.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Engineering leadership

Cloud solutions

Stakeholder management

Agile environments

Programming languages (Linux, VB.Net, PHP, BASH, JavaScript, Kotlin)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Certifications in cloud architecture

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Corporate IT Systems Ltd (CITSL) is seeking a visionary and hands‑on Head of Engineering to lead the architectural direction and engineering execution of our enterprise solutions, including the implementation of a modern cloud‑native platform.

This is a remote role based in the UK, with occasional travel to our Poole office for strategic meetings, team collaboration, and project delivery sessions.

As Head of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping CITSL’s long‑term technical strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions. The successful candidate will combine technical depth with strong leadership, guiding our engineering teams to achieve excellence and innovation.

What you will do

Architectural Leadership

• Own the end‑to‑end architecture of CITSL’s solutions, with a particular focus on the ATA platform.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across engineering teams.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud migration strategies for legacy systems.

Engineering Management

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Oversee development cycles, code quality, and delivery timelines to ensure high‑quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Operations to align engineering output with business goals.

Strategic Direction

• Contribute to and help shape CITSL’s long‑term technical strategy.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption paths aligned with CITSL’s mission and growth plans.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Cloud Transformation

• Drive the additional deployment option of the ATA solution to cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure cloud architecture meets security, compliance, and performance requirements.
• Optimise cost, scalability, and maintainability of cloud‑based systems.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture and engineering leadership.
• Strong background in designing and deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions.
• Deep understanding of on‑premises infrastructure and cloud migration strategies.
• Hands‑on experience with major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Familiarity with hardware‑integrated systems and audit/compliance technologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in agile environments.
• Proficiency across a wide range of programming languages, including Linux, VB.Net, PHP, BASH, JavaScript, and Kotlin.
• Ability to obtain and hold UK NPPV Level 3 Security Vetting (or higher).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert).
• Experience in regulated industries or with audit technologies.

About Corporate IT Systems Ltd (CITSL)

Corporate IT Systems Ltd (CITSL) are experts in providing audit solutions to the public sector, law enforcement, and large organisations. We currently work with the majority of UK police forces and have ambitious plans to expand internationally in the future. We are a small, dedicated team that prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service and building strong, long‑term relationships.

Since April 2025, CITSL has been part of the i2 Group of Companies. Learn more at: https://citsl.net

About i2 Group

i2 Group is a global leader in intelligence analysis software, empowering analysts and investigators across defence, national security, law enforcement, and commercial sectors. With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to supporting critical missions, i2 Group delivers cutting‑edge solutions that transform data into actionable intelligence.

Learn more at: https://i2group.com

Benefits

Harris offers an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. You’ll receive 5 Personal Days’ leave entitlement in addition to the standard 25 days’ holiday and bank holidays. Harris also provides all UK employees with an annual Lifestyle Reward amounting to £325 per annum (pro rata).

Additional benefits include a contributory pension, private medical insurance, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a Computer Purchase Plan. Long service awards and volunteer day opportunities are also part of our benefits package.

Supporting your application

Our recruitment process will comprise interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. As an equal opportunities employer, we aim to make the process as inclusive and positive as possible.

If your application is progressed, please let us know of any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.