Head of Software Engineering

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech firm is on the lookout for a Head of Software Engineering to lead a talented team of engineers in revolutionizing industrial maintenance through data-driven intelligence. This role is pivotal in guiding the evolution of their core platform while working closely with international clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Java and machine learning, along with proven management experience. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and play a key role in delivering substantial ROI for clients through advanced technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of management experience in software engineering.
• Familiarity with machine learning pipelines and software product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 15 engineers, ensuring project progress and communication.
• Guide the evolution of the core platform with a focus on data-driven solutions.

Skills

Java

Machine Learning

Data Driven

Spring Frameworks

Microservices

AWS

SQL

Elasticsearch

Python

Job description

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Associate Director @ Opus Recruitment Solutions | Shaping the Future of Tech firms (JVM - Java, Scala & Kotlin)

Head of Software Engineering | £180k – Java, Machine Learning and Data Driven

I am working with an innovative tech firm that is revolutionizing industrial maintenance through data-driven intelligence!

Utilizing machine learning and automation, they unlock valuable insights from existing data, driving substantial ROI for their clients. They are now seeking a Head of Software Engineering to guide the continued evolution of their core platform, leading a team of 15 engineers across frontend and backend.

In this role, you'll lead a team of 15 engineers, serving as the primary point of contact internally and with international clients. This involves discussing project progress, establishing realistic deadlines, and ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be someone who can both lead and contribute technically. This includes a familiarity with developing and maintaining machine learning pipelines, experience in building software products, and a strong understanding of technologies such as Java, Spring frameworks, microservices, AWS, SQL, Elasticsearch, and Python. A minimum of three years of management experience is also required. (Please note, we are looking for Head of Engineering's who have spent at least 2+ years with their current and previous roles, no contractors or freelancing background.)

Salary can range between £120k - £180k (DOE), based in London and onsite, and looking to interview ASAP.

Please note, this role cannot offer sponsorship currently.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media, Software Development, and IT System Custom Software Development