Head of Engineering at Telgea.com

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global telecom platform is seeking a Head of Engineering to manage technical architecture and lead a growing team of engineers. This pivotal role entails transforming chaotic startup methodologies into reliable, scalable systems that support operations in multiple countries. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in leading technical teams, with a strong accountability record and backend systems expertise. This position offers the opportunity to make significant engineering decisions without large corporate red tape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior engineering leader in a high-growth environment.
• Deep technical knowledge in backend systems, able to dive into code.
• Strong history of accountability and managing transition from startup to established processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical architecture and infrastructure for a global mobile subscription platform.
• Establish release planning processes to meet monthly commitments.
• Scale the engineering team while maintaining code quality and operational reliability.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical architecture

Scalability engineering

Backend systems expertise

Accountability in scaling teams

Job description

Company Description

Telgea.com - Disruptive global telecom infrastructure platform

Job Description

As Head of Engineering, you will own the technical architecture and delivery for a platform managing cross‑border mobile subscriptions. Leading a team of seven engineers, you will transform startup chaos into predictable, scalable systems. This is a high‑authority role focused on reliability, performance, and shipping features that serve customers in eight countries.

Location

Remote

Why this role is remarkable

• Take full ownership of the technical backbone for the world’s first unified global mobile subscription platform.
• Join a live, revenue‑generating product already operating in eight countries with a goal to lead the market by 2026.
• Exercise real authority over engineering standards, hiring, and architecture without the red tape of large enterprises.

What you will do

• Lead technical architecture, infrastructure, and system scalability to support rapid international expansion.
• Establish rigorous release planning and delivery processes to ensure monthly feature commitments are consistently met.
• Scale the engineering team from seven members while maintaining high performance, code quality, and operational reliability.

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience as a senior engineering leader who has successfully scaled teams and products in a high‑growth environment.
• Deep technical background in backend systems, with the ability to lead by example and dive into code when necessary.
• Strong history of accountability, capable of managing the "messy middle" between early‑stage startup and established company processes.

Next steps

1. Visit our website.
2. Click "Talk to Jack".
3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.
4. Jack will make sure Jill considers you for this role.
5. If Jill thinks you’re a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will introduce you.
6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.