Head of Engineering with a background in full stack development (Python, PHP, JavaScript, AWS) and strong team leadership skills is sought on a hybrid basis by a high growth PaaS scale up based in Manchester. With over five years of growth this organisation have revolutionized data insights accessibility for their international retail and e-commerce clients resulting in global growth. As the team adds additional platform functionality this Head of Engineering will work closely with the Head of Data and Product on developing a robust yet flexible technical roadmap whilst driving best practice, workflow management and an autonomous, entrepreneurial culture across the engineering team. In return this Head of Engineering will be offered a clear progression pathway as the business scales over the coming years. This company support real commitment to a healthy work life balance with hybrid, flexible working alongside a collaborative, autonomous team culture. This Head of Engineering based near Manchester should have most of the following key skills: - A background in full stack development (python, PHP, JavaScript etc) - Experience building and supporting web applications in AWS - Cloud native architecture experience - Solid pipeline automation skills (CI/CD) - Experience leading TDD, automated engineering teams - Proven team leadership skills - Ability to shape a technical strategy - Experience working in a data heavy, product led environment In return this Head of Engineering will receive: - Generous starting salary depending on experience - Bonus scheme - Short working week with flexible working hours - Hybrid working (2-3 days a week in the office) - Great progression opportunities - 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Private healthcare - Regular salary reviews - A well-structured training scheme with external certifications So if you are a Head of Engineering who is looking to play a lead role in shaping the technical output of a successful, scaling organisation please apply now to be considered and for further info. Head of Engineering Manchester Python, PHP, AWS, serverless architecture JavaScript, CI, CD, Test driven development
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SF Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England
£40,000 - £48,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A high growth PaaS scale-up based in Manchester is seeking a Head of Engineering with a strong background in full stack development, including Python, PHP, and JavaScript, along with team leadership skills.
- The ideal candidate should have over five years of experience and expertise in building web applications in AWS, cloud-native architecture, and pipeline automation (CI/CD).
- This role involves collaborating with the Head of Data and Product to develop a technical roadmap while fostering an autonomous team culture.
- The position offers a generous starting salary, bonuses, a short working week with flexible hours, and 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Candidates will benefit from a hybrid working model, private healthcare, regular salary reviews, and structured training opportunities.
