PEXA Group - Head of Engineering & Architecture
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Requirements
• Technical Background • Deep technical background with hands-on experience in backend systems, microservices, anddistributed architectures • Strong full-stack foundation: .NET Core, Node.js, Python, Kotlin, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure),containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker) • Track record of delivering high-scale, reliable, and secure platforms for enterprise customers • Knowledge of modern engineering practices: TDD, DDD, CI/CD, infrastructure as code • Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in high-growth technology environments • Experience leading and scaling 4-5 teams, 30-50 people, ideally including offshore partners • Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and retain high-performing teams • Excellent communication with ability to influence across teams and seniority levels • Strategic thinker comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments • Experience in financial services, property technology, or regulated industries • Experience leading distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones • Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks: LangChain, Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock, GitHub Copilot • Experience with modern data platforms: Databricks, Snowflake, dbt • Background in DevSecOps or platform engineering • £120,000 - £130,000 a year
Responsibilities
• Technical Strategy & Architecture • Define and drive the engineering vision, architecture principles, and technical roadmap for PEXA UK • Own product and solution architecture with focus on quality, scalability, and operational resilience in a highly integrated ecosystem • Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural governance across all teams • Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and AI capabilities to maintain competitive advantage • Engineering Leadership & Delivery • Lead and scale engineering teams, driving delivery of complex programmes with significant business impact • Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams, fostering innovation and continuous learning • Define and drive OKRs for engineering quality, delivery velocity, and platform reliability • Drive operational excellence with strong focus on SLOs and data-driven decision making • People Leadership & Talent Development • Hire and grow the next generation of engineering leadership through coaching and performance management • Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent, setting a high bar and leading by example • Conduct effective 1:1s with direct reports, providing career guidance and actionable feedback • Strategic Partnership • Partner with Product, Design, and Operations to shape and deliver strategic product roadmaps • Translate business requirements into technical solutions that deliver measurable customer value • Manage engineering budgets, resources, and vendor relationships
Benefits
• Sounds like you? • We at PEXA are ready so if this role sounds like you apply today. • Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We’re a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA - we love what we do and we’re proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn’t be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience. • Here’s a snapshot of what your life at PEXA could look like: • We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools.
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