Job Title: Senior Head of EngineeringLocation: Hybrid (London)Time Zone: UK (London)Working Hours: 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM (UK Time)Contract Duration: 12 monthsExperience: 8-12 yearsJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Head of Engineering to join our dynamic and fast-growing B2B SaaS company. In this pivotal role, you will lead and grow a high-performing engineering team, driving both strategic and hands-on technical initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our product while also being part of a startup journey that will both challenge and reward you.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a top-tier engineering team. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and professional growth of team members.Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with co-founders, product teams, and other stakeholders to align project goals and deliverables.Operational Efficiency: Optimize engineering processes to improve team productivity and software development practices.Hands-On Engineering: Dedicate approximately 20% of your time to technical problem-solving, feature development, and issue resolution.Strategic Planning: Support long-term planning and contribute to strategic initiatives for engineering and product development.Quality Assurance: Ensure robust testing and QA processes to maintain high software quality.Must-Have SkillsExperience: Minimum 5 years in a senior engineering role, with at least 2 years in a managerial position within a B2B SaaS environment.Technical Proficiency:Frontend: Expertise in React.js and TypeScript.Backend: Strong knowledge of Node.js (Express, Next.js).Database: Experience with MongoDB, including database design and optimization.DevOps: Proficiency in AWS and CI/CD pipelines.Testing: Knowledge of automated testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, Selenium, and Cypress.Machine Learning: Experience with ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn, including the design and implementation of ML models.Security & Compliance: Understanding of security principles and experience with SOC2/ISO27001/GDPR compliance.Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and organize teams, with strong project management skills.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with different teams.Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills, sound decision-making under pressure, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.Startup Enthusiasm: A passion for the startup ecosystem and the challenges that come with building innovative solutions.Desired Technical SkillsExperience with modern DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure (AWS).Expertise in scaling systems and improving operational efficiencies.Familiarity with software development best practices like code reviews, testing, and CI/CD.What We OfferThe opportunity to be part of and own a piece of a rapidly growing startup.The chance to make a significant impact on our product direction and daily operations.A collaborative and innovative team environment that values creativity and growth.Skills: leadership,scikit-learn,mongodb,gdpr,iso27001,soc2,security,ci/cd,mocha,pipelines,code reviews,startup enthusiasm,node.js,express,pytorch,problem solving,tensorflow,typescript,next.js,testing,cypress,jest,react.js,devops,selenium,managerial economics,b2b,express.js,saas,aws,cd,ci,communication,software,cloud infrastructure











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