Head of Engineering and Technology

Role Overview:

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Head of Engineering and Technology to lead our technology function within a key business unit. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced engineering executive who thrives in fast-paced environments has deep technical knowledge and excels at building and scaling high-performing teams.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving the companys technology strategy overseeing product development optimizing engineering processes and delivering innovative solutions that align with our long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the engineering department to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

  
  

• Inspire mentor and grow a team of engineers through strong people management coaching and performance evaluation.

  
  

• Foster a collaborative and innovative engineering culture rooted in excellence accountability and creativity.

  
  

Technology Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute a scalable and sustainable technical roadmap to support product innovation and business growth.

  
  

• Champion the adoption of modern engineering practices tools and technologies to drive operational efficiency.

  
  

• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of technical projects from design through development testing deployment and maintenance.

  
  

Product Engineering & Delivery

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Design and Business teams to define product requirements and execution timelines.

  
  

• Ensure timely high-quality and customer-focused delivery of new products features and enhancements.

  
  

• Continuously monitor and optimize system performance user experience and scalability.

  
  

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Lead recruitment and onboarding of top-tier engineering talent ensuring diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.

  
  

• Drive continuous learning and development across the team through training mentorship and knowledge-sharing.

  
  

• Create clear career paths and growth opportunities to retain and grow top performers.

  
  

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Engagement

• Act as the main liaison between engineering and executive leadership providing regular updates on project progress risks and priorities.

  
  

• Support cross-functional business initiatives through technical insight and executional support.

  
  

• Represent the companys technology vision at conferences and industry events.

  
  

Data Protection (PII) Compliance

• Design and maintain secure systems to manage personal data in line with data protection regulations.

  
  

• Implement and oversee data collection processes access controls and transfer protocols.

  
  

• Ensure full compliance with relevant data privacy standards and laws.

  
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field.

  
  

• An MBA or additional business qualification is an added advantage.

  
  

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in software engineering or technology roles.

  
  

• At least 6 years in a senior leadership capacity managing engineering teams.

  
  

• Demonstrated success in leading high-impact software development projects particularly in SaaS or tech-driven environments.

  
  

Technical Expertise:

• Deep knowledge of modern development languages and frameworks (e.g. Java Angular Ionic PostgreSQL).

  
  

• Familiarity with Agile Scrum and DevOps methodologies (CI/CD pipelines Docker Kubernetes etc.).

  
  

• Proven ability to architect build and scale large systems and platforms.

  
  

Leadership & Communication Skills:

• Strong leadership team-building and change management capabilities.

  
  

• Strategic thinker with a bias for action and problem-solving.

  
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate complex technical issues to diverse audiences.

  
  

Benefits

• Company-sponsored staff transport

  
  

• Comprehensive health insurance

  
  

• Annual performance bonuses

  
  

• Paid time off and public holidays

  
  

• Sponsored professional development & training opportunities