Head of Engineering & Infrastructure - Manchester Hybrid Remote - £95k

Ada Meher; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company is seeking a Head of Engineering & Infrastructure in Manchester to drive the modernisation of core products and implement advanced technologies like AI. The successful candidate will have a strong background in software or infrastructure engineering, with a focus on delivering secure and scalable solutions. This hybrid role offers autonomy, flexible working, and a pathway to CTO position.

Benefits

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

Flexible working hours

Autonomy in diary management

Qualifications

• Experience implementing modern technology in a SaaS business.
• Strong background in Software or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security principles and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead re-platforming of two core SaaS products.
• Lead technology design decisions and process implementations.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, scalable software.

Skills

Microservices

CI/CD

Infrastructure Automation

PHP

Cyber Security principles

AI applications

Job description

Overview

Head of Engineering & Infrastructure - Manchester (Hybrid Remote) - £95k
2-3 days on-site per week. Greenfield modernisation project focusing on a PHP/Ai-enabled platform with autonomy and progression to CTO. Flexible working with LTIP potential.

Ada Meher is proud to be working exclusively with a client in the SaaS financial reporting space as they search for a Head of Engineering & Infrastructure to spearhead a greenfield re-platforming and modernisation of their two core products. They are aiming to leverage technology to make the business more efficient and scalable and are looking for an individual with an excellent track record in turn-around and modernisation work to drive this. You will have the backing of the board to make decisions on technical design and process implementations with autonomy and clarity on measurable goals. There is an appetite from the business to incorporate AI into both the product, to maximise their offering to customers, and their development practices, to improve efficiency and speed of delivery. As such, an ideal candidate will have experience leading teams with practical applications of AI. There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to progress into a CTO role as the business scales. The company are productivity focused, so offer autonomy and flexibility in how your diary is managed but do ask for a candidate to be local to Manchester and come into the office 2-3 days per week to work with the team. In terms of hours, there is flexibility to work around life\'s other commitments - but with the ultimate focus on delivering value to the business.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead a greenfield re-platforming and modernisation of two core SaaS products.
• Lead technology design decisions, architectural patterns, and process implementations with autonomy and clear, measurable goals.
• Drive modernisation practices (Microservices, CI/CD, IaC, TDD & Automation Testing) within a Digital Transformation context.
• Collaborate with product, security, and engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and valuable software.
• Work onsite 2-3 days per week in Manchester (hybrid) and align with business pacing and delivery timelines.
• Provide focus on delivering Speed, Security, Scalability and Stability.

Qualifications

• Notable experience implementing modern technology and practices into a SaaS business as part of a Digital Transformation (e.g., Microservices, CI/CD, IaC, TDD & Automation Testing).
• A strong background in either Software Engineering (ideally PHP) or Infrastructure Engineering, with an appreciation of the other.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security principles and frameworks (e.g., ISO / Cyber Essentials).
• Experience utilising AI as either a product feature or a development tool.
• Focus on delivering Speed, Security, Scalability and Stability.

Compensation & Benefits

The business is owned by an equity group and is putting together a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) to share the success of growth on exit in 3-5 years. This role offers excellent long-term earning potential as technology plays a central role in growth. There is a focus on autonomy and flexible diary management while maintaining delivery value. The role is suitable for candidates local to Manchester with on-site requirements.