Head of Software Engineering | £150k – Java, Machine Learning, and Data-Driven Innovation

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking tech firm as the Head of Software Engineering, where you'll lead a talented team in revolutionizing industrial maintenance through innovative technology. This role offers the chance to drive substantial ROI for clients while overseeing the development of complex data processing systems. With a focus on Java, machine learning, and cloud technologies, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company's core platform. If you're passionate about leading change and making a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Generous Leave

Pension Scheme

Company Events

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience in software engineering.
• Strong hands-on background in Java and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 15 engineers, overseeing frontend and backend development.
• Guide the evolution of the core platform and ensure exceptional performance.

Skills

Java

Machine Learning

Data-Driven Innovation

Spring Boot

Spring API

Vue.js

Jenkins

AWS

SQL

Elasticsearch

Python

Job description

Head of Software Engineering | £150k – Java, Machine Learning, and Data-Driven Innovation

Are you ready to lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial maintenance through cutting-edge technology? Join an innovative tech firm that's transforming the industry with data-driven intelligence and machine learning. This is your chance to be at the forefront of a rapidly growing company, driving substantial ROI for clients and leading a talented team of engineers.

As the Head of Software Engineering, you'll guide the evolution of their core platform, overseeing a team of 15 engineers across frontend and backend. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of their technology, ensuring seamless integration and exceptional performance.

Their engineering team has a stellar track record of delivering complex, end-to-end data processing and visualization systems on a global scale. With a codebase that includes Java 20, Spring Boot, Spring API, Vue.js, Jenkins, and AWS, they need a leader with a strong hands-on background in Java to steer the technical direction.

In this role, you'll be the primary point of contact internally and with international clients, discussing project progress, setting realistic deadlines, and ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders. You'll lead and contribute technically, developing and maintaining machine learning pipelines, building software products, and leveraging technologies such as Java, Spring frameworks, microservices, AWS, SQL, Elasticsearch, and Python.

We're looking for someone with at least three years of management experience, who can inspire and drive change within the organization. This is a growth role with immense opportunities to innovate and make a significant impact.

What they can offer:

• Competitive Salary: £120k - £150k (DOE)
• Performance Bonus: Incentives based on your achievements
• Generous Leave: 26 days annual leave plus birthday holiday
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future
• Company Events: Engage and connect with your team
• Electric Vehicle Scheme: Access to a salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles

Interested? If you're excited about this opportunity or know someone who might be a perfect fit, please reach out! Contact Rebeka Mulk [e-mail] connect with me on LinkedIn – Rebeka Mulk @ Opus Recruitment Solutions for an informal chat.

Please note:We are currently unable to sponsor for this position.