Head of Engineering Java React

InterAct Consulting; Remote; GBP 127,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare technology firm is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead a modern, full-stack engineering team in transforming global healthcare. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud-based systems, back end (Java), and front end (React). This is a hands-on role with a focus on building scalable, reliable systems and mentoring engineers. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £150k and a fully remote working arrangement within the UK.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance-based bonus

Private healthcare coverage

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head of Engineering in complex environments.
• Strong technical background in cloud-based systems with Java and React.
• Deep understanding of performance optimization and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a distributed team fostering collaboration and quality.
• Architect and deliver core systems in an agile environment.
• Define the technical roadmap ensuring scalability and security.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Cloud-based systems

Back End development (Java)

Front End development (React)

Mentoring engineers

Tools

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

A world-leading US healthcare pioneer is expanding its UK presence and seeking a heavyweight technical leader to own and drive a modern, full-stack engineering function. As Head of Engineering, you'll guide a fast-moving, highly capable team delivering a cloud-native, API-driven platform that transforms global healthcare. This role is hands-on (approximately 5% of your time in Java), while also shaping engineering strategy, architecture, best practices, and technical direction across the growing technology function. Fully remote with flexible arrangements within the UK.

Compensation and benefits

• Salary up to £150k, with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Car allowance.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Private healthcare coverage.
• Pension plan with employer contributions.
• Fully remote and flexible work setup within the UK.

What you'll do

• Lead and mentor a distributed team of engineers, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Stay hands-on by architecting and delivering core systems and integrations in an agile environment, with hands-on work spanning Java, Azure, and React.
• Define and evolve the technical roadmap, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across the platform.
• Collaborate with product leadership to design and implement solutions that align to business goals and customer needs.
• Drive engineering excellence through modern development practices-clean code, TDD, automation, and cloud-native deployment.
• Introduce and evaluate emerging technologies (with a focus on Java Back End, Azure cloud services, and React-based Front End) to strengthen reliability and innovation.

Essential skills

• Proven experience as a Head of Engineering, leading engineering strategy, architecture, and delivery in complex, fast-moving environments.
• Strong technical background in building cloud-based systems with hands-on Back End development (Java) and modern Front End development (React) on Azure.
• Deep understanding of scalability, distributed systems, and performance optimization.
• Passion for mentoring engineers and leading high-performance teams.
• Track record of delivering reliable, resilient systems in agile environments.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with microservice architectures, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and site reliability engineering principles.
• Exposure to managing or scaling engineering functions in fast-paced growth environments.
• Comfortable blending leadership with technical depth in a modern cloud ecosystem (Azure) and Front End-Back End integration.

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