Head of Software

Immersum; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital product studio is seeking a Head of Technology to lead and evolve the engineering team in London, England. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership, team development, and client engagement. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in software engineering and experience leading multi-disciplinary teams. This position offers flexible remote options and the chance to influence technology strategy for high-profile digital products.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software engineering with a progression into senior technical leadership.
• Strong technical credibility in web/backend JS/TS or mobile-native development.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in client services environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the engineering capability of a 25-person team.
• Ensure technical direction, health, and performance of the engineering team.
• Engage with stakeholders for new business and client relations.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Team development

Job description

Head of Technology | Digital Product Studio

We’re working with an award‑winning digital product studio operating across Europe, North America and Asia. With a strong reputation for craft, design excellence and human‑centred technology, they partner with global brands to build impactful digital products used at scale.

They’re now hiring a Head of Technology to lead and evolve their engineering capability during a pivotal growth phase.

The Role

Reporting into senior technology leadership, you’ll be responsible for the technical direction, health and performance of a ~25‑person engineering team (full‑stack, mobile and test) supported by freelancers.

This is a hands‑off but deeply technical leadership role, blending:

• Strategic technology leadership
• Senior client and stakeholder engagement
• Team growth, culture and capability building
• Oversight of solution architecture and delivery quality
• Input into new business, scoping and pitches

You’ll work closely with Design, Product and Delivery peers, helping shape how complex digital products are conceived, built and delivered.

What They’re Looking For

• 15+ years in software engineering, with a clear progression into senior technical leadership
• Strong technical credibility (web/backend JS/TS or mobile‑native background)
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a client services / agency / consultancy environment
• Comfortable with modern architectures, cloud, CI/CD and AI‑assisted tooling
• Confident engaging with clients, senior stakeholders and new business opportunities
• A human‑first leader who cares deeply about team wellbeing, growth and inclusion
• Calm, adaptable and effective in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments

Why This Role?

• Genuine influence over technology strategy and studio direction
• Opportunity to further establish senior technical pathways (e.g. Principal Engineers)
• International, collaborative culture with strong design and product partners
• Work on high‑profile, meaningful digital products

Location & Flexibility

London, England, United Kingdom – Flexible remote options available.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management, Customer Service, and Strategy/Planning

Industry

IT System Custom Software Development, IT System Training and Support, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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