Head of Engineering & Architecture, PEXA

• 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
• Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks: LangChain, Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock, GitHub Copilot

Desirable

• As Head of Engineering and Architecture at PEXA UK, you will own the engineering function and technical vision across our UK technology organisation
• Working directly with the CTO, you'll define and execute technical strategy, lead engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions, and build the engineering capability that powers PEXA's growth
• This role combines strategic technical direction with operational excellence - from hands-on architectural guidance to talent development and stakeholder collaboration
• We believe in autonomous engineering teams where every engineer owns quality from development through production. As Head of Engineering and Architecture, you will shape this culture of ownership and build the engineering capability that enables PEXA UK's growth
• You'll champion shift-left testing practices and promote T-shaped skill development. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the technical direction of a transformative property technology company
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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