About the role

  • Director of Engineering overseeing engineering strategy for a mature cloud-based platform at Foods Connected. Leading teams and ensuring quality delivery aligning with product objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the CTO to define and execute long-term engineering strategy aligned with company objectives and the product roadmap
  • Act as a core member of the Engineering Division Leadership Team alongside the Director of Data and Director of Infrastructure and Security
  • Drive the evolution of engineering practices, including the effective adoption of AI-augmented development to improve quality, throughput, and developer experience
  • Shape how engineering teams are structured and operate, moving toward greater autonomy and ownership while maintaining alignment and shared standards
  • Build strong working relationships with Product, Customer Success, and other cross-functional leaders
  • Own engineering talent strategy including recruitment, retention, succession planning, and career development
  • Represent engineering in executive forums and board-level discussions, providing clear and honest visibility into progress, risks, and trade-offs
  • Own the execution of the technical direction for the platform, ensuring architectural decisions support scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability
  • Work closely with senior Technical Leads to ensure high-quality, consistent architectural and design decisions
  • Own and enforce technical standards across teams, ensuring consistency without unnecessary centralisation
  • Coordinate closely with the Director of Data and Director of Infrastructure and Security to ensure integrated execution across the Engineering Division

Requirements

  • Significant experience in a senior engineering leadership role with responsibility for large, complex teams
  • Proven track record evolving mature platforms in production environments with real users and real technical debt
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through technical influence rather than positional authority
  • Experience operating in a PE-backed, investor-backed, or high-growth environment
  • Experience working alongside a technically involved CTO is beneficial
  • Deep understanding of modern software development practices and delivery models
  • Strong background in C#, .NET, JavaScript, React, SQL Server, Azure, and Kubernetes
  • Experience with cloud platforms, distributed systems, and modern DevOps practices
  • Working knowledge of AI-augmented development tools and practices, with a pragmatic approach to adoption
  • Ability to evaluate new technologies strategically rather than chasing trends.

Benefits

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Generous Holiday Package - 25 Days + 10 Public Holidays
  • Private Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Employee Wellness Program and Classes
  • Flexible model of hybrid working

Job title

Director of Engineering

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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