Head of Engineering

Harris; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit solutions provider in London is seeking an experienced individual to lead architectural efforts and cloud solutions. This role involves managing architecture standards, mentoring teams, and contributing to long-term strategies. Candidates should have a strong background in enterprise architecture, secure cloud solutions, and experience with major cloud platforms. Additionally, this position offers a range of benefits and requires obtaining UK NPPV Level 3 Security Vetting.

Benefits

5 personal days annual leave

Annual lifestyle reward of £325

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture and engineering leadership.
• Strong background in designing and deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end architecture of CITSL’s solutions.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Contribute to CITSL’s long-term technical strategy.

Skills

Enterprise architecture experience

Cloud solution design

Cross-functional team leadership

Programming languages proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

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

• Bachelors or Masters 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 : 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.

Benefits

• 5 Personal Days leave entitlement in addition to the standard 25 days holiday and bank holidays.
• Annual Lifestyle Reward amounting to £325 per annum (pro rata).
• Contributory pension, private medical insurance, life insurance, 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

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1