VP Engineering

Surrey Permanent £160,000 - £190,000 per year View Job Description
This strategic leadership role will involve overseeing the strategic development and management of the technology department in a thriving SAAS company. The VP Engineering will spearhead all engineering efforts, driving innovation, and ensuring the delivery of top-notch technology solutions.
  • Reporting directly to the CEO
  • Please note, AWS experience & leadership of a 10+ team is essential.

About Our Client

This firm is a significant player in the global SAAS sector, with a large international customer base. The company has a strong commitment to innovation and quality, with its products and services recognised worldwide.

Job Description

  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing, diverse engineering team. Shape and further grow the function to deliver a world class solution.
  • Oversee the development and delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-quality SaaS products, incl. a migration strategy for legacy products.
  • Drive innovation to deliver exceptional user experiences and stay ahead of market trends.
  • Implement best practices for software development, CI/CD, QA, and DevOps.
  • Put the company on a path to adopt Agile.
  • Ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of SaaS platforms and infrastructure.
  • Monitor and optimise engineering processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Establish and maintain secure development practices to protect customer data and systems.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
  • Proactively address risks and implement robust disaster recovery plans.
  • Plan and manage engineering budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
  • Rationalise, evaluate and implement technology tools and platforms that align with business goals. There is a legacy tech stack in place that needs a fresh look.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor developments.
  • Represent the company as a technical thought leader in the SaaS community and at industry events.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven background in leading engineering teams in a SaaS environment at Director/VP level or above.
  • Strong background in software development, architecture, and scalable system design.
  • Deep understanding of cloud technologies, micro services, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • AWS experience is ESSENTIAL
  • Expertise in ensuring security, compliance, and data privacy within software products
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and scale engineering teams in high-growth environments, having operated as an Architect for a SaaS solution at some stage in your career.



It would also be beneficial to have knowledge of metrics-driven product development and iterative methodologies, Agile proficiency preferred.

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field ·
  • Experience in FinTech.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary range of £150,000 - £190,000 per annum depending on experience level
  • A platform to make a significant impact in the SAAS sector, working with a world-class team
  • A thriving company culture that promotes innovation and professional growth
  • Benefits package to be confirmed.



Please NOTE - this role is based in Surrey, with international travel to Asia, and the US. You will need to live within a commutable distance of Surrey.

Contact
Donna Croucher
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6602221

Job summary

Function
CIO & IT Leadership
Subsector
CIO & IT Leadership Subsector
Industry
Technology Media & Telecoms
Location
Surrey
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Donna Croucher
Job reference
JN-112024-6602221

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