Head of Engineering

Head of Digital Software Engineering / Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager / Head of Technology.

Global Consumer Brand. B2C.

London Hybrid

Imagine yourself at the centre of their digital transformation, steering this household name from its brick-and-mortar roots into a cutting-edge, customer-centric digital company. This isn't just any leadership role – it's your chance to shape the future of how millions of people interact with one of the world's most recognisable retailers.

As the Head of Digital Software Engineering, you'll be driving a digital transformation that touches hundreds of locations across multiple countries. Your strategic vision will guide the creation of web and mobile experiences that delight customers and drive business growth.

What You'll Do:

• Craft and execute a visionary digital and MarTech strategy that aligns perfectly with ambitious business goals
• Lead and inspire teams of talented engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Dive deep into code when needed, showcasing your technical skills and earning the respect of your team
• Build bridges between tech and business, translating complex concepts into language that resonates with all stakeholders
• Champion cutting-edge practices like TDD, continuous delivery, and pair programming
• Make pivotal decisions on technology investments that will shape the company's digital future
• Stay ahead of the curve, identifying emerging technologies that could give the business a competitive edge

Who You Are:

• A tech leader with a proven track record, possibly as a Head of Technology or Staff Software Engineer
• An expert in front-end, back-end, and mobile development (think Node, React, Kotlin, and Swift)
• A cloud computing guru with a deep understanding of microservices and CI/CD pipelines
• A strategic thinker who can seamlessly align technology initiatives with business objectives
• A natural communicator, equally comfortable discussing code with developers or strategy with C-suite executives
• An innovator with experience in the hospitality retail sector (bonus points for franchise model expertise!)