Head of Engineering

Waracle are looking for a Head of Engineering for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.

We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex  challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.

This is a Hybrid role, offering you the flexibility to work from our Dundee, Glasgow, or Edinburgh hubs. We champion a supportive environment and provide a home office setup budget to ensure you are comfortable and productive wherever you choose to work.

As our Head of Engineering, you will be a visionary leader shaping the technical standards and strategies that define Waracle. You will lead and nurture a multidisciplinary team of experts across mobile, frontend, backend, cloud, and data solutions. This role is perfect for a collaborative leader who enjoys articulating enterprise-grade architecture and has a heart for mentoring talent to reach their full potential.

Key Aspects of the Role

Reporting to the Director of Engineering and Data, your journey will involve:

• Community & Practice Leadership: Developing a "Community of Practice" strategy that fosters a culture of technical excellence, knowledge-sharing, and belonging.

• Mentorship: Coaching team members to ensure continuous skill development, helping every individual grow their career within Waracle.

• Technical Strategy: Leading the direction for robust, scalable architectures and advocating for high-quality solutions across the entire technology stack.

• Strategic Advising: Acting as a trusted partner to our clients (up to CTO level), helping them navigate their digital roadmaps and achieve their organisational dreams.

• Collaborative Growth: Supporting pre-sales by translating client needs into a clear technical vision and managing resources to ensure project success.

What You’ll Bring

We value diverse perspectives and are looking for a leader who brings:

• Engineering Expertise: A strong background in software engineering with experience leading multiple technology teams.

• Architectural Insight: A deep understanding of design patterns and the ability to make thoughtful trade-offs between different technology stacks.

• Modern Delivery Knowledge: Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and AI-assisted coding tools.

• Empathetic Leadership: A proven track record of mentoring technical teams and fostering an inclusive culture of continuous learning.

• Communication Skills: The ability to build strong relationships and present complex ideas confidently to executive-level stakeholders.

The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!).

After that, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.

Our Benefits

We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Rest & Recharge: You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions.

• Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones.

• Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind.

• Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.

• Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth.

• Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts.

• Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs.

• Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back.

  We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.