Remote VP of Engineering — OSS & Distributed Systems

Hazelcast; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead their global engineering function. This role requires a strategic leader capable of defining technical strategies while managing world-class engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of industry experience, with a deep understanding of distributed systems and a strong background in open-source software development. The position is based remotely in the UK and offers competitive benefits, including annual leave and medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Quarterly Wellbeing Days

Group Company Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in software engineering.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and high-performance compute.
• Experience with open-source community and enterprise balance.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technical strategy for the engineering function.
• Lead global engineering teams and foster a collaborative culture.
• Drive product strategy and roadmap execution through agile processes.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Strategy

Distributed Systems

Open Source Software

Agile Methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Java

SQL

Job description

A technology firm is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead their global engineering function. This role requires a strategic leader capable of defining technical strategies while managing world-class engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of industry experience, with a deep understanding of distributed systems and a strong background in open-source software development. The position is based remotely in the UK and offers competitive benefits, including annual leave and medical insurance.