We’re partnering with a high-growth, early-stage AI Technology company to find a Head of Software Engineering to take ownership of their PaaS Platform delivery, manage & scale the engineering function, and lead the transition of an internal system into a robust, market-ready external product. This is a hands‑on software engineering leadership role with real influence across technology, team, and product direction.
The Role & Responsibilities
- You’ll take full ownership of engineering delivery across a growing platform, leading and mentoring a team of 8 Python Engineers (software + Machine Learning) with scope to scale.
- Alongside team leadership, you’ll define and drive architectural decisions, ensuring the platform is scalable, reliable, and enterprise‑ready. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, translating commercial goals into clear technical direction and execution.
- A key part of the role is improving engineering standards, processes, and ways of working—creating a high-performing environment focused on accountability, pace, and continuous improvement. You’ll also oversee platform packaging and deployment, with a focus on containerised, production‑ready solutions.
What We’re Looking For
- We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of delivering enterprise‑grade SaaS or PaaS platforms and experience leading and scaling engineering teams.
- You’ll bring a strong technical foundation (Python preferred), along with hands‑on experience in system architecture and complex technical decision‑making. You should be comfortable operating in a startup or scale‑up environment where priorities evolve and ambiguity is part of the journey.
- Experience in industrial, manufacturing, IoT, MES, or ERP environments is beneficial, as is exposure to ML/AI teams or data‑driven platforms. Experience building products for non‑technical users is also highly valuable.
The Environment & Impact
This role sits at the heart of a business tackling the challenge of standardising internal technology and delivering a simple, user‑friendly platform for external integrators.
Success in this role means building a scalable, externally facing platform, establishing a high‑performing engineering team, and creating clear technical direction and delivery processes - all while ensuring the product balances technical sophistication with real‑world usability.
If you’re a hands‑on Engineering Leader looking to shape a platform, build a team, and make a genuine impact in a high‑growth environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch to find out more.
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