Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering with solid Python, full stack JavaScript and AI/ ML model deployment experience ideally gained in a product lead, delivery focussed environment is sought by a high growth, well known e-commerce business based South Birmingham.

Known in their sector as market leading innovators this Head of Engineering will play a key role in greenfield innovation utilising the latest technology to design and implement new solutions and infrastructure.

This role would suit either a Lead Engineer looking to take a step up to technical lead role or an existing Head of Engineering with hands on capabilities across engineering, looking for more autonomy to drive innovation and change.

In return this Head of Engineering can expect excellent autonomy and personal growth in this knowledge share driven, innovation led environment.

This Head of Engineering near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills:

- Strong python engineering skills
- Full stack JavaScript - Node.js, JavaScript, Typescript, React etc
- Cloud infrastructure provisioning - Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes etc
- Strong general cloud skills
- Experience working in a product led, innovation focussed environment
- Experience integrating AI/ ML solutions into existing infrastructure
- A delivery focused, mission driven personality with the character to challenge the status quo when needed.
- A business outcome focused approach to engineering
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with board level stakeholders whilst inspiring and leading more junior engineers

The benefits for this role include:

- Starting salary of up to £120,000
- Bonus scheme
- Long term hybrid working (3 days a week on-site in Birmingham city centre)
- Flexible working hours
- Excellent progression opportunities
- Personal development scheme
- 25 days holiday
- Private pension
- Fast paced, autonomous culture with extensive growth potential
- Regular remuneration reviews

So if you are a Head of Engineering who loves the idea of joining this product led, high growth e-commerce an exciting phase of their development please apply now to be considered and for more info.

Head of Engineering
Birmingham (hybrid)
Node.js, Terraform, Ansible, AI, infrastructure, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, ML, Python,