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Head of Engineering (Python)

Xcede Recruitment Solutions
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8 months ago
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We are a London based AI MedTech start-up company leveraging computer vision to transform the medical industry. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability to save stakeholders at all levels, time and money.

Role Overview
As the Head of Engineering, you will lead a talented and dynamic engineering team to drive the development and delivery of world-class AI-powered solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical strategy of a fast-growing organisation, blending strategic leadership with hands-on technical contributions to ensure the success of our platform and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the engineering vision, ensuring alignment with the companys broader goals and objectives.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers across various disciplines, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Oversee the development lifecycle of core products, from ideation to deployment, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
  • Provide technical expertise, contributing to key architectural decisions and occasionally rolling up your sleeves to solve complex challenges.
  • Stay ahead of technological trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and ensuring our tech stack remains modern and competitive.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including product, data science, and operations, to deliver exceptional solutions to clients.
  • Establish and optimise engineering processes, tools, and best practices to enhance productivity and quality.

What Were Looking For

  • Proven track record as an engineering leader, ideally in a tech-forward, product-driven company.
  • Strong background in Python software development, architecture, and system design, with a preference for experience in AI, machine learning, or data-intensive platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire and guide engineering teams, with a focus on fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Hands-on approach to solving complex technical challenges and implementing practical, scalable solutions.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Why Join Us?
Be at the forefront of innovation in a high-growth industry.
Lead and shape the future of a talented engineering team.
Work on challenging and impactful projects that make a difference.
Enjoy a collaborative, flexible, and inclusive work environment.

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