Head of Engineering

About us 

Xiatech is the pioneer of Xfuze, the world’s first AI-powered composable Integration, Data Management, Analytics and Orchestration Platform that innovatively connects systems, creates a single view of data and delivers actionable insights in one cloud-native, SaaS solution.  Business, technology and data teams use Xfuze to shorten time-to-insights, accelerate digital transformation, and extend the value of their legacy technology investments.

We’re a culture-first organisation and put our people at the forefront of everything we do. We believe that a great working environment leads to a happy and productive team which is why we offer our staff the flexibility to work remotely or from our beautiful office in Fitzrovia, Central London. 

The Role 

We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Engineering that will develop and mentor our technical teams to deliver across our clients. 

You will be responsible for supporting the growth and performance of team members and ensuring teams are supported and empowered to achieve their goals. You will lead two or three engineering teams and will work closely with leadership across Product, Architecture, Delivery and Client Services. 

Reporting into the CTO, you will work with leaders across Xiatech to design and drive the engineering strategy for our Xfuze platform. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual looking for a role which will have a genuine impact from day one in a rapidly expanding organisation.

Key Responsibilities

People, Coaching & Mentoring

• Line-manage a large engineering  team through regular one-to-ones, quarterly reviews, and performance check-ins. 
• Ensure Engineers receive the training they need to perform effectively across projects, frameworks, tools and software.
• Provide Engineers with clear career development pathways through training and progression planning.
• Guide, coach and mentor Engineers
• Support recruitment processes to attract, assess and onboard top engineering talent.

Best Practices & Adherence to Standards

• Design, implement and champion consistent engineering practices across teams.
• Collaborate with the Head of Delivery to ensure Engineers follow best delivery methodologies (Agile or Waterfall).
• Drive continuous improvement of departmental and company engineering standards.
• Uphold ISO27001 compliance and embed robust security practices across engineering activities.

Delivery

• Empower Engineers to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within scope.
• Proactively identify and resolve project issues and risks before they escalate.
• Partner with Client Services to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure projects are well-defined, structured, and progressing healthily.
• Support and assist teams in overcoming delivery challenges.

Your Knowledge & Experience

• Solid foundation in software development, ideally with prior hands-on experience as a Developer/Engineer.
• Strong understanding of data-rich, large-scale system architectures and the challenges they present.
• Expertise in solution integration and API design.
• Proficient in data and analytics, with practical knowledge of cloud platforms.
• Familiar with multiple delivery methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Experience building and delivering robust SaaS/PaaS products to customers.
• Background in scale-up businesses, with an appreciation of maturity, quality, security, and support requirements.
• Over 5 years of software and/or data engineering experience, including at least 2 years managing cross-functional engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability in performance management and career development for technical staff.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to align technology strategy with business, market, and industry needs to drive critical platform development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven success in influencing stakeholders, negotiating effectively, and delivering compelling presentations.
• Ability to quickly grasp business and customer needs, while balancing technical challenges and solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, capable of simplifying complex situations into practical solutions.
• Highly skilled in coordination and communication, ensuring clarity across teams.
• Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused, with a track record of resolving issues efficiently.

Your Personality

• Energetic & driven
• Well organised and analytical
• Innovative
• Resilient
• Insightful
• Creative
• Problem solver
• Sound judgement
• Capacity to learn

If you would like the opportunity to join an established UK-based Software as a Service organisation who believe in using the latest leading-edge technology to drive business growth, please enquire now by emailing maddie@xiatech.co.uk.

If you receive an offer of employment, this will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of a right to work & identity check, a reference check and a basic criminal record check for any unspent convictions.

Xiatech is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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