Director of Engineering with a proven track record leading multi disciplinary technical teams is sought by a multi award winning technology solutions company based near North Birmingham. With a five year global expansion in place this Director of Engineering will take overall responsibility for the daily operational output of a technical team of 40 working closely with engineering managers to innovation & best practice across development, test & architecture. This role would suit an experienced Director of Engineering who has worked in an SME or scale up environment with a collaborative, supportive management style and a proven track record of delivering technical change whilst demonstrating clear commitment to skills improvement across multiple teams. In return this individual can expect a hugely exciting and varied day to day as the business scales with scope to lead on new product development and innovation at a board level. This individual based near the West Midlands should have most of the following key skills: - Experience leading multi disciplinary teams in a product led SME or scale up environment - Experience leading on re -platforming and/or tech stack upgrade projects (ideally node.js/ JavaScript focused) - A collaborative, flexible yet delivery focussed management style - Experience engaging with board level stakeholders - Solid understanding of cloud first microservices/ serverless architecture - Experience in helping individuals reach their full potential - Proven track record building and delivery a scalable technical strategy Benefits for this role include: - Starting salary of up to £120,000 - Bonus scheme - Flexible working hours - Hybrid working (one to two days a week in the office) - funded self improvement scheme - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Private healthcare - Regular salary reviews - Life assurance - Generous private pension scheme So if you like the sound of joining a high growth, dynamic, supportive business as it delivers global expansion please apply now to be considered. Director of Engineering North Birmingham Node.js, JavaScript, react, microservices, leadership, AWS
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Posted 4 days ago, valid for 19 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England
£120,000 - £25 per week
Full Time
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- A multi-award-winning technology solutions company near North Birmingham is seeking a Director of Engineering with a proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary technical teams.
- The ideal candidate should have at least five years of experience in an SME or scale-up environment, focusing on innovation and best practices in development, testing, and architecture.
- This role offers a starting salary of up to £120,000, along with a bonus scheme, flexible working hours, and hybrid working options.
- Key responsibilities include overseeing a technical team of 40, driving new product development, and engaging with board-level stakeholders.
- Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, experience in cloud-first microservices architecture, and a commitment to skills improvement across teams.
