Head of Software Engineering | £150k – Java, Machine Learning, and Data-Driven Innovation

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8 months ago
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Head of Software Engineering | £150k – Java, Machine Learning, and Data-Driven Innovation

Are you ready to lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial maintenance through cutting-edge technology? Join an innovative tech firm that's transforming the industry with data-driven intelligence and machine learning. This is your chance to be at the forefront of a rapidly growing company, driving substantial ROI for clients and leading a talented team of engineers.

As the Head of Software Engineering, you'll guide the evolution of their core platform, overseeing a team of 15 engineers across frontend and backend. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of their technology, ensuring seamless integration and exceptional performance.

Their engineering team has a stellar track record of delivering complex, end-to-end data processing and visualization systems on a global scale. With a codebase that includes Java 20, Spring Boot, Spring API, Vue.js, Jenkins, and AWS, they need a leader with a strong hands-on background in Java to steer the technical direction.

In this role, you'll be the primary point of contact internally and with international clients, discussing project progress, setting realistic deadlines, and ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders. You'll lead and contribute technically, developing and maintaining machine learning pipelines, building software products, and leveraging technologies such as Java, Spring frameworks, microservices, AWS, SQL, Elasticsearch, and Python.

We're looking for someone with at least three years of management experience, who can inspire and drive change within the organization. This is a growth role with immense opportunities to innovate and make a significant impact.

What they can offer:
Competitive Salary: £120k - £150k (DOE)
Performance Bonus: Incentives based on your achievements
Generous Leave: 26 days annual leave plus birthday holiday
Pension Scheme: Secure your future
Company Events: Engage and connect with your team
Electric Vehicle Scheme: Access to a salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehiclesInterested? If you're excited about this opportunity or know someone who might be a perfect fit, please reach out! Contact Rebeka Mulk at (url removed) or connect with me on LinkedIn – Rebeka Mulk @ Opus Recruitment Solutions for an informal chat.

Please note: We are currently unable to sponsor for this position

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