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Our client is a London based cloud technology company who offers consulting, training and products related to Cloud Native Development, Security and Operations.
What they’re Looking For in a Head of Engineering:
Experienced, motivated, and ambitious Engineering Manager with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. You will also have small business or start-up experience in a tech company and be comfortable performing a variety of duties.
Roles, Responsibilities and Requirements of the Cloud Native Engineer:
The role is a mix of leadership and management. The role will suit an experienced engineer with the ability to create and manage exceptional teams, with some knowledge of Kubernetes and associated technologies, who wants to stay hands-on with the latest in cloud security.
Report to the Heads of Department to ensure voices are heard at all levels of the business
Nurture and grow our diverse and highly skilled engineers to deliver impactful and valuable work to our clients
Be an inspirational, compassionate leader and manager, espousing continuous improvement principles
Day to day support of staff: run one on ones and unblock ad hoc issues
Lead by example: live and breathe our cultural values
Facilitate delivery by enabling others to make technical decisions
Ensure engineers exercise the highest and best use of their time to maximise individual satisfaction
Work alongside the team to facilitate internal and open source projects
Manage internal company initiatives to ensure the smooth operation of the business
Assist in squad formation and scheduling of work
Indirectly deliver value to our clients by efficient team operation: this is not a consulting role
Shape our management best practices to attract the best talent
Our Engineering Manager Will Have These Preferred or Specific Skills:
Experience managing or mentoring high-performing teams in a culture of psychological safety
5+ years of industry experience at a senior level
Kindness, compassion, and a human-centric approach
Passion for helping others to achieve ambitious goals while avoiding burnout
Proven leadership skills and evidence of engagement with relevant communities
Experience analysing general technical documentation, developing internal processes, and cataloging information
Exceptional communication skills – excellent English language skills at a native or fluent level
Ability to act with total discretion and diplomacy, and to show sound judgement and leadership in responding to complex circumstances
Enthusiasm, consummate professionalism, and excellent attention to detail
A plus: Kubernetes and container knowledge
Report to the Heads of Department to ensure voices are heard at all levels of the business
Nurture and grow our diverse and highly skilled engineers to deliver impactful and valuable work to our clients
Benefits:
Our client is a dynamic, cutting edge and passionate business for which to work. Their employees are the heart of our business which means they care about the company culture and it’s Employees’ wellbeing and progression. Alongside this, as the Scrum Master you will also have the following benefits:
Generous and competitive salary
Discretionary team bonus
33 days of paid holiday, incl. paid leave for the standard 8 UK Bank Holidays
Statutory pension contribution
Cycle to Work scheme
An individual training budget for personal development, including but not limited to:
Conferences
Training (books, courses, coaching, as well as internal training which is of course included beyond budget)
Qualifications
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