Senior Platform & Engineering Lead - Hands-On Architect

The Frontline Group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail solutions company in the UK is seeking a Head of Engineering & Platform to drive the engineering strategy and lead cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in .NET technologies, specifically C# and Azure, while maintaining a strong technical presence in their role. You'll be responsible for shaping technical product roadmaps, overseeing engineering quality, and improving overall developer experiences. This position offers a dynamic work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension and life assurance

On-site gym

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience leading engineering teams within a .NET environment.
• Proficiency in C#, SQL databases, and Azure-hosted platforms.
• Comfortable making technical decisions and operating in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering, Platform, and Service Desk teams with an emphasis on technical involvement.
• Define and evolve Frontline's engineering approach focusing on scalability and continuous improvement.
• Manage platforms and environments that underpin service delivery and improve developer experience.

Skills

C#

SQL

Azure DevOps

Hands-on engineering leadership

Technical decision making

Tools

.NET Framework

Automation tools

Job description

A leading retail solutions company in the UK is seeking a Head of Engineering & Platform to drive the engineering strategy and lead cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in .NET technologies, specifically C# and Azure, while maintaining a strong technical presence in their role. You'll be responsible for shaping technical product roadmaps, overseeing engineering quality, and improving overall developer experiences. This position offers a dynamic work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.