Head of Engineering

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment
Edinburgh, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom
Last month
£120,000 – £130,000 pa
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Salary

£120,000 – £130,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Remote
Seniority
Director
Education
Degree
Posted
20 May 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

HEAD OF ENGINEERING
Remote (UK)
up to £130,000

HEAD OF ENGINEERING

This is a great opportunity to join a high-growth organisation where you can take ownership of the Engineering function and play a critical role in scaling a sophisticated AI-driven platform used by leading pharmaceutical companies.

THE COMPANY:

This business is operating at the intersection of AI, data science and pharmaceutical R&D with a mission is to make discoveries faster, smarter and more efficient.

THE ROLE:

You will take ownership of the Engineering function, providing leadership across technical delivery, people management and engineering operations. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and scaling the Engineering team as the business grows
  • Establishing strong engineering processes, standards and ways of working
  • Providing architectural oversight and technical direction across the platform
  • Ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery of complex, enterprise-grade projects
  • Developing, mentoring and supporting senior engineers and technical leaders
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

You will bring strong capability in:

  • Hands-on engineering leadership within fast-paced startup environments
  • Backend, data engineering or full-stack systems at scale
  • Technical strategy, architecture and long-term platform design
  • Managing and empowering highly capable senior engineers
  • Cross-functional delivery, stakeholder management and prioritisation
THE BENEFITS:

You will receive a salary up to £130,000 depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. This is a fully remote role within a growing Series A business, offering significant scope for impact, ownership and progression.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please register your interest by sending your CV toMolly Bird via the apply link on this page.

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