Strategic Technology Platform - Lead Engineer up to £140k

Vertus Partners

  • London
  • £120,000-140,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Strategic Technology Platform - Lead EngineerWe're looking for an experienced technology leader to take end-to-end ownership of a business-critical platform at the heart of a major digital transformation.This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing several cross-functional technology teams, delivering a modern, user-focused platform that simplifies complex processes and improves how internal teams work with data, tools, and customers.What You'll Do:
  • Lead delivery across four tech teams (circa 80 people), with direct reports managing each stream
  • Own the roadmap, risks, and delivery of a complex platform with executive visibility
  • Influence senior business stakeholders and align technology with commercial goals
  • Drive Agile best practices and improve engineering effectiveness
  • Champion technical excellence without being hands-on in code
What You Bring:
  • Proven leadership of large-scale digital platforms
  • Strong technical background (any stack) and experience overseeing architecture
  • Skilled communicator with credibility at exec and frontline levels
  • Background in complex, user-centric platforms (ideally customer or sales-focused)
  • Deep understanding of modern delivery models and Agile ways of working
Ideal for a tech leader who thrives in strategic delivery, cross-team leadership, and shaping the future of enterprise platforms.

Vertus Partners