Head of Engineering

Harris; City Of London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the architectural direction of enterprise solutions, emphasizing a cloud-native platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering leadership experience, drive innovation, and ensure delivery of high-performance, scalable solutions. This role offers competitive benefits including generous leave and a contributory pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5 Personal Days leave

Annual Lifestyle Reward of £325

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

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.
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end architecture of solutions with a focus on the ATA platform.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Drive cloud migration strategies for legacy systems.
• Shape the long-term technical strategy of the organization.
• Ensure compliance and performance in cloud architectures.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud solutions

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

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, 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) is an expert 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.

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.

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.

Employment Type

Full‑time

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