Head of Engineering - Java, Javascript, Cloud, Healthcare
Posted 1 day ago by Totaljobs
£900 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Summary: The Head of Engineering role involves leading a team of Software Engineering Managers within a high-profile organization, focusing on the development and transformation of technology products in the healthcare sector. The position requires extensive technical expertise in Java, Javascript, and cloud technologies, along with a proven ability to build high-performing engineering teams. The successful candidate will contribute to a broader transformation program by implementing modern engineering practices and delivering scalable digital products. This role is hybrid, requiring three days on-site in London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of Software Engineering Managers to drive technology product development.
- Implement modern engineering practices and improve architecture.
- Deliver scalable, consumer-facing digital products.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively.
- Navigate and simplify complex technical challenges.
- Drive engineering transformation within the organization.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Head of Engineering or senior engineering leader.
- Strong track record of leading Engineering Managers and building high-performing teams.
- Hands-on technical background in Java, Javascript, and cloud (Azure/GCP).
- Expertise in scalable architecture, reliability, and performance.
- Experience delivering consumer-facing products with frontend and backend awareness.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Flexible approach to hybrid working and occasional travel.
- Degree in Computer Science or related field (nice to have).
- Strong CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, problem solving) (nice to have).
- Healthcare/HealthTech experience (nice to have).
Salary (Rate): £850 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Head of Engineering - Java, Javascript, Cloud, Healthcare
Up to £850 per day (Inside IR35)
London / Hybrid (3 days onsite) 6 months
My client is a high-profile organisation seeking a Head of Engineering to lead a team of Software Engineering Managers, driving the development and transformation of technology products. This role requires deep technical expertise (Java, Javascript, Azure / GCP) and a proven ability to build high-performing engineering functions in fast-paced, complex environments. You will play a key role in a wider transformation programme, introducing modern engineering practices, improving architecture, and delivering scalable, consumer-facing digital products.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Head of Engineering or senior engineering leader in large, complex environments
- Strong track record of leading Engineering Managers and building high-performing teams
- Hands-on technical background across Java, Javascript and cloud (Azure / GCP), including distributed systems
- Experience in fast-paced, modern engineering environments
- Expertise in scalable architecture, reliability and performance
- Ability to navigate and simplify complex technical challenges
- Experience delivering consumer-facing products (frontend + backend awareness)
- Proven track record in driving engineering transformation
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Flexible approach to hybrid working and occasional travel
Nice to have:
- Degree in Computer Science or related field
- Strong CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, problem solving)
- Healthcare / HealthTech experience
- Immediate availability
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