Head of Engineering

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative platform is seeking a Head of Software Engineering to drive product development and manage a high-performance team. This role offers the chance to work closely with executive leadership while engaging in hands-on mobile app development using Flutter and Python. With a focus on strategic planning and quality project delivery, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the company. Join a dynamic environment that prioritizes growth, collaboration, and employee well-being, complete with a competitive benefits package including equity and unlimited annual leave.

Benefits

Equity

Private Healthcare

Unlimited Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing high-performance teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical background in mobile app development.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and mobile development initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure project delivery within timeframes.

Skills

Team Management

Flutter (Dart)

Python (Django)

DevOps Principles

Full Stack Development

Job description

Job Description

Head of Software Engineering

London – 4 Days On-site

£120,000 - £160,000 + Equity + Private Healthcare + Unlimited Annual Leave

This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Software Engineering with strong team management experience within a Series A start-up environment where you will play a key role in product development, laying the foundations for future developers to build upon.

This company are a platform designed to simplify the hiring process for businesses and allow individuals to find flexible work opportunities. By connecting businesses with skilled professionals for short-term staffing needs, this innovative solution optimises workforce efficiency.

In this varied role you will be responsible for working closely with the CEO, CTO and Director’s to help build a clear and strategic plan for future product development. This role will entail a split of both hands-on Flutter and Python mobile app development while simultaneously leading and mentoring a team of developers. Ensuring that projects stay within timeframes and maintaining a high level of quality are key aspects to the role that will help the business stay on track to over-achieve its targets and aspirations.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing high-performance teams within a Series A Start-up and be well adapted to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, while simultaneously having a very strong technical background, focusing on hands-on mobile development. In depth knowledge of Flutter (Dart) or Python (Django) across Full Stack development is required to support on product development when needed and assist in the upskill and mentoring of Junior Staff. Lastly, a strong understanding of DevOps Principles and AWS will be a necessity to this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Software Engineering to join a company at an exciting time of growth within a role offering a great benefits package and collaborative working environment.

The Role:

• Product Strategy
• Mobile Development (Flutter or Python)
• Team Leadership
• Project Delivery

The Person:

• Proven track record managing a team within a Series A Start-up.
• Background in Full Stack Mobile App Development.
• Required to have a very strong knowledge of Flutter (Dart) or Python (Django).
• Experience within a similar role (Head of Software, Software Manager, Director of Software, Technical Director, CTO etc.)

Reference Number: BBBH251253