Head of Engineering - Remote, Scale Global Platform

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

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.