Head of Engineering, London (hybrid), £100,000 - £120,000

A new Head of Engineering is needed to join an exciting SaaS Scale-Up in London. This is an amazing opportunity for a product-focused Software Engineering Manager who likes to lead from the front and works well within a start-up environment. The role will be leading several squads of Engineers working with Ruby on Rails, JavaScript Frameworks and AWS Cloud products.

Key aspects of the role:

• Lead and Scale TeamsGrow and manage multiple engineering squads, currently 12+ members, with ambitious expansion plans.
• Drive Product InnovationCollaborate with Product and Architecture teams to deliver high-impact features and improvements.
• Optimize Engineering OperationsStreamline processes, enhance productivity, and implement automation for greater efficiency.
• Inspire and Develop TalentFoster a world-class engineering culture through mentorship, technical leadership, and team development.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, scalable product features while balancing speed and reliability.
• Lead major technical initiatives and collaborate with key internal stakeholders.
• Improve development workflows using best practices in Kanban, CI/CD, and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Ensure robust, scalable, and efficient cloud-based systems with optimal performance.

Experience needed:

• Proven experience scaling engineering teams in a fast-moving, tech-focused environment.
• Hands-on expertise in:

Ruby on Rails

Modern JavaScript frameworks (Next.js, Node.js, React)

AWS cloud infrastructure

Large-scale SQL database management

• In-depth understanding of system design, CI/CD, and engineering best practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills across distributed teams.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms or marketplaces.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB or Redis ideally), observability tools, and system performance tuning.
• Background in DevOps and infrastructure automation.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning and/or Artificial Intelligence implementations.

If you’re interested in this Head of Engineering opportunity please apply ASAP – you can also contact me directly on LinkedIn or call me on .