Vp of engineering Job at Hypervolt Limited (London)

Vp of engineering

Hypervolt Limited

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

We’re looking for a highly experienced VP Engineering to lead Hypervolt’s cloud, platform, data, and application engineering functions. Reporting to the CTO, this role is responsible for engineering execution, reliability, and scale across Hypervolt’s cloud-based systems, while working in close collaboration with the hardware and firmware teams to unlock device capability through the cloud. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can operate strategically while remaining deeply engaged in technical direction and delivery.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and scale engineering teams across cloud infrastructure, backend services, data platforms, and applications
Translate company and product strategy into clear engineering roadmaps and execution plans
Own delivery, quality, reliability, and operational excellence across cloud and application platforms
Establish strong technical ownership, delivery cadence, and engineering standards
Provide technical leadership across Hypervolt’s AWS-based microservices architecture
Own the evolution and reliability of UltraGrid, Hypervolt’s cloud operating system for connected assets
Ensure low-latency, bi-directional control and automation of devices at scale
Drive platform scalability, performance, security, and cost efficiency
Oversee large-scale telemetry ingestion via highly available MQTT brokers handling 6+ billion messages per day
Guide streaming pipelines using Apache Pulsar and data storage across DynamoDB and Google BigQuery
Enable high-fidelity time-series analytics, machine learning, and forecasting at scale
Ensure robust handling of offline data replay and reconciliation
Work closely with hardware and firmware engineering teams to define clear cloud–device interfaces and contracts
Enable new device capabilities through cloud services and control systems
Support OTA workflows, diagnostics, and remote configuration
Ensure cloud platforms fully support the Home 3 Pro product lifecycle, from installation through long-term operation
Partner to reduce field failures and warranty costs through remote diagnostics and automation (Watson)
Oversee backend systems supporting the Hypervolt mobile app and Ultra Mode
Ensure real-time changes and device controls sync seamlessly with customer-facing applications
Support operational tooling and customer support workflows through Watson
Own cloud platform reliability, uptime, observability, and incident response
Drive best practices in testing, monitoring, and resilience
Balance rapid product delivery with long-term platform health and technical debt management
Build, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering leaders and teams
Foster a culture of ownership, pragmatism, and customer focus
Act as a senior technical leader and trusted partner across the business

Requirements:

Senior engineering leadership experience (Director / VP level) in cloud and platform engineering
Strong background in distributed systems and AWS-based architectures
Experience operating real-time, event-driven systems at significant scale
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with hardware and firmware teams
Track record of building and scaling engineering organisations
Strong technical judgment and delivery focus

Nice to have:

Experience with IoT, connected devices, or edge-to-cloud systems
Experience with telemetry, time-series data, or control systems
Familiarity with energy, EV charging, or grid-connected platforms
Exposure to ML and analytics platforms at scale

What we offer:

A senior leadership role at the centre of Hypervolt’s platform strategy
Ownership of cloud systems operating at real-world, grid scale
Close partnership with the CTO and senior leadership team
The opportunity to build infrastructure that shapes the future of energy

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Job Posted:
January 25, 2026

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