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Head of Engineering and Architecture

United Kingdom, Leeds 120000.00 - 130000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 18, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • Deep technical background with hands-on experience in backend systems, microservices, and distributed 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

Nice to have

  • 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

What we offer

  • Tailored personal and professional learning and development programs
  • Holistic wellbeing support
  • Support for creating an ideal work/life blend

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