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
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