Director of Engineering

Perry Barr
3 weeks ago
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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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