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Head of Engineering

Oscar Technology
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A scaling SaaS start-up in London is seeking a Head of Engineering with a salary of up to £100k plus benefits.
  • The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role, preferably in a SaaS or scaling start-up environment.
  • Key responsibilities include leading and mentoring a 12-person engineering team, overseeing technical strategy, and ensuring successful project delivery.
  • Candidates should possess a strong technical background with hands-on experience in Node.js, Vue.js/React, AWS, PostgreSQL, Docker, and JavaScript.
  • The role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and involves managing stakeholder relationships while implementing process improvements.

Head of Engineering | Scaling Saas Start-up | London (Remote) | Up to £100k + Benefits

Are you a technical leader looking to drive innovation in a fast-growing, stable start-up? I'm working with a scaling SaaS company that provides no-code app development solutions to 150+ global clients across law, finance, construction, education, and marketing.

They're looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and grow their 12-person engineering team (Developers, QAs, SREs, and Project). You'll shape the technical strategy, improve processes, and ensure the successful delivery of projects in a high-paced environment.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead, mentor, and scale an engineering team while fostering a strong team culture
  • Oversee technical strategy, project delivery, security, and compliance (ISO27001)
  • Drive best practices in Node.js, Vue.js/React, AWS, PostgreSQL, Docker, JavaScript
  • Manage stakeholder relationships and align engineering efforts with business goals
  • Implement process improvements, Agile methodologies, and operational efficiencies
What They're Looking For:
  • Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role (SaaS or scaling start-up ideal)
  • Strong technical background with hands-on experience in the team's tech stack
  • Skilled in team building, project management, and stakeholder engagement
  • Experience in growing and scaling teams to meet business needs
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment

Benefits:

  • Annual professional development budget
  • £1,000 budget for wellness, equipment & personal growth
  • Fundraising budget to support charitable initiatives
  • Fast-paced start-up culture where your impact is seen and valued
  • Regular socials, team events & a collaborative work environment

If you're excited about leading a talented team, scaling a successful SaaS product, and making a real impact-apply below!

Head of Engineering | Scaling Saas Start-up | London (Remote) | Up to £100k + Benefits

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.