It's an exciting opportunity to join FixMyCar, the UK's leading online marketplace linking garages to customers.
FixMyCar aims to ensure best value and service for drivers and offers great commercial opportunities to member garages and associated partners.
We are on the hunt for a strategic and quality-led Head of Engineering who can also bring their exceptional people management skills to align and drive all exciting technical initiatives that are part of our company vision.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering management.
This role will report directly to our Interim Chief Product and Technology Officer.
Please note this is a hybrid position. Primary Purpose of the PositionEnsure alignment with CPTO on the technology strategy and provide guidance/advice on any considerations which have/will have an impact on development and product roadmapOwn development, implementation, and maintenance of current/new technology, which is key to our organization's deliverables, growth and continued successUnderstand the company's technology and product strategy, which includes reviewing the company's current processes and developments required to ensure these are considered in our long term planningChallenge and constructively contribute to the company's decision making process, ensuring mitigation of any negative exposure and supporting the management of the (technical) business risk profile.Ensure compliance with local legislation, Niterra HQ and local policies/procedures.Ensure structure is applied appropriately or create & define new processes where required to ensure efficiencyPrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesStrategy:
Drive the technical vision and strategy for the company, aligning it with business objectives and market trendsReview current technologies to assess suitability and explore new technologies to further enhance our services and generate competitive advantageStay up to date with technology trends and developmentsEffectively manage the development output through effective time management and reportingEnsure the core architecture is maintained, efficient and scalableDevelopment:
Oversee the development and delivery of high-quality products/solutions, ensuring they meet internal briefs, client requirements and quality standardsLeading the businesses use of the AWS platformAdhere to best practices, quality standards, and regulatory requirements to maintain product integrity and client satisfactionEffectively manage priorities considering risk to business, roll-out deadlines and ROIEnsure scalability, security, and reliabilityEvaluate and implement suitable technologies that streamline operations and enhance performanceCollaboration:
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders such as product management, design, and testing to align technical initiatives and ensure seamless integrationPromote open communication and feedback, enhance current workflows to strengthen build quality and time frameReport key achievements, progress and delays to the CPTO (and SLT/Niterra/business as required)Team Leadership and Management:
Manage and mentor development/engineering teams, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environmentEnsure consistent ways of working, timely SLAs and communication on progressCreate accurate timelines for the development and deployment of any launches/improvements/fixesFoster a culture of personal development and team collaborationCybersecurity and Risk Management:
Ensure robust cyber security measures are in placeDevelop and implement strategies to mitigate any risks to the company's systems/dataEducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field desirable)Experience10 years proven experience as an Engineering Manager or in a similar rolePrevious hands-on experience of web technologies, specifically Typescript (NextJS & NodeJS)Good understanding of AWS platforms & Kubernetes-based infrastructureExceptional Leadership skills with a clear and concise communication style and passion for developing a management teamExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to strategize and devise solutionsStrong interpersonal and relationship building skills with networking abilities to drive resultsWillingness to partner, collaborate and influence across functional areas (E.g.
Product, Marketing and Sales)Knowledge of technological trends to build strategyPassionate problem solverExperience of working in a matrix organisation with reporting to both operational and functional leadership is essentialExperience working closely with product leaders in an Agile environmentExtensive experience optimising AWS infrastructure for maximum technical and business efficiencyHistory of maintaining and ensuring the technology stack is both maintained and in-line with technology advancements, including optimal emerging approaches within the product-technology implementation spaceKnowledge & SkillsExceptional People ManagerExperience with driving an organisation's technological vision, strategies, and executionSkilled in management processes such as business and organisation planning, change management, influencing multi-functional teams, communication and trainingHigh level of initiative, creativity, perseverance and flexibilityAble to influence people and take decisionsGood listening and communication skills across all levelsStrong experience in EU/global technology roll-outs is an advantagePro-active and hands-on mentalityCoaching/ mentoring experienceAdaptable mindset to change and evolving market/ business prioritiesBenefitsFlexible workingHolidays: 25 days per annum + Birthday Leave (1 day)Private Medical Insurance (70% Company funded)Life Assurance (4x basic salary)Pension: 5.5% Employer contribution (5% Employee contribution)Employee Assistance ProgrammeFlu vaccinations allowanceEye test allowance2 volunteering daysElective work location change (work from anywhere)Holiday Buy-Back Scheme: Buy 5 days additional holiday (After 1 years' service)
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