Head of Technology

NearTech Search

London

1 year ago

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A new Head of Technology is needed to join an e-Commerce SaaS Scale-Up. 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.

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.

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.

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 .

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