Location: Minimum 2 days per week in the office at our Lancaster HQAbout the Role

The Head of Software Engineering will be responsible for leading and managing a multidisciplinary engineering team, with a tech stack spanning (in order of importance):Mobile development (iOS and Android)Cloud platforms (WS)Advanced algorithm development (Python)Machine LearningWeb App (ASP.Net, JavaScript on Azure)Desktop App (Python)This senior leadership position requires someone who can be hands on and is still in the code day-to-day. You’ll drive technical excellence, foster innovation, encourage continual improvement and deliver high-quality software solutions. Including:Strategic LeadershipDefine the technical vision and strategy for software development in alignment with business objectives.Oversee the development and deployment of scalable, high-performing applications and platforms.Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.Team ManagementManage, mentor, and inspire a team that includes engineers, machine learning specialists, mathematicians and physicists.Support talent acquisition, retention, and development to ensure a high-performing team.Technical OversightProvide hands-on technical guidance for complex software development projects.Ensure best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, and documentation.Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and ensure successful delivery.Key experience

Proven experience (8+ years) in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.Expertise across our mobile stack (mobile engineering, iOS, Android, AWS, Python, Machine Learning, .Net/C#).Strong engineering skills based on fundamentals such as SOLID, TDD.Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices.Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Nice to have experience

A background in science, especially physics or mathematicsIf you are a driven and ambitious professional ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you.

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