Head of Engineering

Birmingham
1 month ago
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About the Role

We are looking for a Head of Engineering to join a high‑growth technology business operating at the forefront of large‑scale data processing, machine learning and next‑generation search experiences.

In this role, you will lead multiple engineering teams across data, ML, web, QA and DevOps disciplines to deliver a platform that processes massive datasets, powers complex distributed systems and provides high‑value insights to enterprise clients. You will shape engineering strategy, strengthen execution and drive the organisation's evolution as AI‑assisted development becomes central to how software is built.

This is a hands‑on leadership position where you will set technical direction, coach engineering managers and oversee delivery across a diverse and deeply technical organisation.

Responsibilities

Own the execution of the engineering roadmap across all product and platform areas
Lead architectural direction for data processing, machine learning pipelines and web application development
Ensure systems are scalable, reliable and capable of handling large‑scale data and evolving ML workloads
Introduce and measure engineering KPIs
Drive improvements in delivery processes, release quality and development efficiency
Collaborate with Product to prioritise work and align delivery with business objectives
Contribute to long‑term technology strategy, tooling choices, and platform investmentsSkills and Experience

Proven experience leading multi‑team engineering organisations
Strong background in distributed systems, large‑scale data pipelines and ML model deployment
Deep understanding of modern data stacks such as Spark, Databricks or cloud‑native architectures
Solid understanding of modern frontend engineering, DevOps knowledge and experience delivering machine learning systems
Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder engagement skillsWhat is on Offer

Salary of up to £150,000
Fully remote working within the UK
Performance‑based bonus structure
Pension scheme and private healthcare optionsThis is just a brief overview of the role. To access the full details, simply apply with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss it further.

Tenth Revolution Group are the go‑to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK, offering more opportunities nationwide than any other recruitment agency. We are proud sponsors of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour and the London Fabric User Group

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