Hybrid Head of Engineering – Architecture

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About the role

  • Head of Engineering and Architecture leading engineering teams and defining technical strategy at PEXA UK. Aiming to advance how the UK buys and sells homes using innovative technology.

Responsibilities

  • Own the engineering function and technical vision across our UK technology organisation
  • Define and execute technical strategy
  • Lead engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions
  • Build the engineering capability that powers PEXA's growth
  • Shape this culture of ownership and build the engineering capability that enables PEXA UK's growth
  • Champion shift-left testing practices and promote T-shaped skill development
  • Manage engineering budgets, resources, and vendor relationships

Requirements

  • Deep technical background with hands-on experience in backend systems, microservices, and distributed architectures
  • Strong full-stack foundation: .NET Core, Node.js, Python, Kotlin, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Track record of delivering high-scale, reliable, and secure platforms for enterprise customers
  • Knowledge of modern engineering practices: TDD, DDD, CI/CD, infrastructure as code
  • Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in high-growth technology environments
  • Experience leading and scaling 4-5 teams, 30-50 people, ideally including offshore partners
  • Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and retain high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication with ability to influence across teams and seniority levels
  • Strategic thinker comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Experience in financial services, property technology, or regulated industries (nice to have)
  • Experience leading distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones (nice to have)
  • Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks: LangChain, Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock, GitHub Copilot (nice to have)
  • Experience with modern data platforms: Databricks, Snowflake, dbt (nice to have)
  • Background in DevSecOps or platform engineering (nice to have).

Benefits

  • Your growth:
  • We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools.
  • Your wellness:
  • We care about your holistic wellbeing
  • Your work/life blend:
  • We know that work is just one aspect of your life – we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work.

Job title

Head of Engineering – Architecture

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

£120,000 - £130,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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