VP of Engineering - Cloud, AI, and Microservices.

Bounty Hunter World; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy seeks a Hands-on Director/VP of Engineering to spearhead client projects in cloud and AI technologies. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive experience in engineering management, ensuring timely delivery of scalable solutions, while mentoring teams to uphold best practices in software development. This pivotal role requires strong technical leadership combined with excellent client-facing capabilities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience, with 5 years in a senior engineering role.
• Extensive knowledge in cloud applications and Microservices architectures.
• Proven ability to manage engineering teams and client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams in executing client projects and managing relationships.
• Oversee system design and deployment, focusing on cloud, AI, and Microservices.
• Ensure project delivery meets deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud Technologies

AI Integration

System Design Principles

Communication Skills

Tools

.NET

Python

Node.js

React

Job description

We are seeking a Hands-on Director/ VP of Engineering to lead our engineering teams, manage client relationships, and ensure successful project delivery with a focus on cloud, AI, and Microservices. Reporting to the SVP of Engineering, the ideal candidate would have 15+ years of experience, with the last 5 years in a senior engineering role for a tech consultancy or a product development company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client-Facing Leadership:
• Lead engineering teams in executing client projects, ensuring high quality, timely delivery.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, managing expectations and ensuring solutions align withbusiness needs.
• Guide clients through technical decisions, helping them adopt modern architectures, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), andAI-driven solutions.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide hands-on leadership in system design, development, and deployment, particularly with cloud-based systems,Microservices, and AI integrations.
• Oversee LLM (Large Model) integration, leveraging models like GPT, and implement advanced AIarchitectures such as Retrieval-Augmented (RAG) and Reinforcement Learning with HumanFeedback (RLHF).
• Lead the development of applications using React, .NET, Python, or Node.js, ensuring scalable, maintainable, andperformant solutions.
• Team Management:
• Manage and mentor engineering managers, leads, and developers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Ensure the team adheres to best practices in coding, architecture, testing, and deployment.
• Project Delivery & Client Satisfaction:
• Ensure client projects meet deadlines, scope, and quality standards while managing resources effectively.
• Resolve technical challenges and proactively address issues that may impact delivery.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and feedback loops.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise:
• Extensive experience in .NET (C#), Python (Django, Flask), or Node.js (Express.js), with hands-on experience buildingbackend systems and APIs with experience on React for front-end development.
• Deep knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and experience deploying cloud- applications and Microservices architectures.
• Strong background in AI integration, specifically LLM technologies, RAG, and RLHF architectures, and the ability to apply these in client-facing solutions.
• Solid understanding of system design principles, including scalability, high availability, performance and security.

Leadership & Client Engagement:

• Proven experience managing engineering teams and leading client engagements, balancing technical leadership withclient-facing responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

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Bounty Hunter World