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Head of Engineering

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Edinburgh, UK
£120,000 – £130,000
about 15 hours ago
remote

Skills & Technologies

RBackendFull-StackData EngineeringData ScienceStakeholder ManagementStrategyMakeBenefitsMentoringAILeadershipPeople Management

Job Description

HEAD OF ENGINEERING Remote (UK) up to £130,000

HEAD OF ENGINEERING

This is a great opportunity to join a high-growth organisation where you can take ownership of the Engineering function and play a critical role in scaling a sophisticated AI-driven platform used by leading pharmaceutical companies. THE COMPANY: This business is operating at the intersection of AI, data science and pharmaceutical R&D with a mission is to make discoveries faster, smarter and more efficient. THE ROLE: You will take ownership of the Engineering function, providing leadership across technical delivery, people management and engineering operations. Key responsibilities include:

Leading and scaling the Engineering team as the business grows

Establishing strong engineering processes, standards and ways of working

Providing architectural oversight and technical direction across the platform

Ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery of complex, enterprise-grade projects

Developing, mentoring and supporting senior engineers and technical leaders

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: You will bring strong capability in:

Hands-on engineering leadership within fast-paced startup environments

Backend, data engineering or full-stack systems at scale

Technical strategy, architecture and long-term platform design

Managing and empowering highly capable senior engineers

Cross-functional delivery, stakeholder management and prioritisation

THE BENEFITS: You will receive a salary up to £130,000 depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. This is a fully remote role within a growing Series A business, offering significant scope for impact, ownership and progression. HOW TO APPLY: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.

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