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Head of Technology
WSD
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Head of Technology
United Kingdom
Full Time
2 hours ago
Visa Sponsorship
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Key skills
AWS
Azure
Cloud
Docker
Google Cloud Platform
GraphQL
Kubernetes
Microservices
MySQL
Postgres
SQL
Terraform
AI
Google Cloud
CloudFormation
PostgreSQL
RESTful
Leadership
OWASP
Network Security
About this role
Role Overview
Own the technical direction of the WSD platform and its underlying engineering practices
Define and evolve engineering standards and architectural principles
Partner closely with the CPTO, Product, Architecture, Security, and Delivery leaders
Ensure the technology roadmap supports business growth, regulatory requirements, and operational resilience
Act as a senior technical authority and mentor across engineering teams
Remain hands-on where depth, judgement, or escalation is required
Requirements
Strong strategic mindset combined with deep technical expertise
Inclusive, empowering leadership style built on clarity and trust
Ability to operate comfortably at both executive and hands-on technical levels
Extensive experience designing, building, and evolving complex, business-critical systems
Strong expertise in modern architectural patterns including microservices, event-driven systems, and domain-driven design
Deep understanding of monolithic versus distributed architectures and pragmatic modernisation strategies
Strong grounding in object-oriented and functional programming principles
Emphasis on maintainability, testability, and long-term platform evolution
Hands-on experience designing and delivering RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Proven experience designing and operating systems on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Strong experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Bicep
Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and common security frameworks such as OWASP and NIST
Solid understanding of encryption, network security, and zero-trust principles
Familiarity with regulatory and assurance frameworks such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MS SQL
Practical experience evaluating and integrating AI capabilities into production systems
Proven ability to lead and mentor senior engineers and architects
Tech Stack
AWS
Azure
Cloud
Docker
Google Cloud Platform
GraphQL
Kubernetes
Microservices
MySQL
Postgres
SQL
Terraform
Benefits
Senior, high-impact role with genuine influence over technology direction and engineering culture
Opportunity to shape platform evolution in a complex, regulated domain
Exposure to intellectually challenging problems with real commercial impact
Collaborative environment with highly capable peers
Clear commitment to inclusion, diversity, and professional growth
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