- Leading the development and execution of a comprehensive engineering and software development strategy aligned with our company's broader goals and digital transformation initiatives.
- Fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment by working alongside our Software Engineers, Architects and Platform Specialists.
- Driving the design and implementation of Technology platforms supporting content delivery and distribution, from physical books to eBooks and audiobooks.
- Identifying emerging technologies and trends in the publishing industry to ensure our company remains at the forefront of innovation and meets the evolving needs of our readers and authors.
- Overseeing the development of scalable and high-performance systems, ensuring their reliable operation alongside our existing infrastructure.
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including Editorial, Marketing and Operations, to align Technology solutions with business objectives.
- Driving innovation, addressing technical debt, advancing system architecture and improving processes while meeting product and business goals, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Establishing a vision and roadmap for the growth and development of platforms within our Technology infrastructure in partnership with the wider team.
- Providing expert technical advice and supporting on engineering matters, engaging in the full software development life cycle from planning and design to testing and deployment.
- Driving engineering best practices, quality assurance and adherence to coding standards, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our platforms, and conduct code reviews to maintain high code quality and promote knowledge sharing.
- A proven track record in senior technical leadership roles such as Head of Engineering or Engineering Manager, demonstrating the ability to drive and inspire engineering teams to achieve exceptional results.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing effective engineering practices within complex organisations, ensuring the alignment of technical strategies with business objectives.
- A strong technical background and proficiency in full stack software development, system architecture, and engineering best practices, enabling the delivery of high-quality, innovative solutions.
- Extensive experience with scalable, high-traffic, and data-intensive platforms, cloud-based architectures (Azure and AWS) and microservices, ensuring the robustness and adaptability of engineering solutions.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages and data engineering concepts, providing a comprehensive understanding of diverse technical frameworks and methodologies.
- In-depth understanding of software architecture and design patterns, with the ability to apply them effectively in real-world scenarios, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
- Financial - income protection, life assurance, childcare allowance
- Wellbeing - healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, health checks
- Lifestyle - enhanced parental leave, tech scheme
Head of Engineering - London, United Kingdom - Bertelsmann
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Are you a visionary engineering leader looking for a game-changing opportunity at the world's leading book publisher?
We are seeking a Head of Engineering & Platform Strategy to play a pivotal role in spearheading the creation and expansion of a cutting-edge engineering and software development practice within Penguin Random House UK.
In this newly created role, you will report into the Director of Enterprise Strategy & Architecture and Workplace Solutions.
This is an unparalleled opportunity to drive our digital transformation, ensuring that we continue to lead the way in Technology within our dynamic publishing industry. If you are passionate about engineering and software development and are eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
What you'll bring:
About Penguin:
We're the UK's largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you'll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.
Our approach to hybrid working:
While our offices are places for you to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, having flexibility about where you work is just as important for doing your best work and for your wellbeing. So, we don't have a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to how we work across Penguin Random House UK.
For this role, there are regular meetings and activities that you will need to attend in person mainly at our offices in London. Outside of these moments, you can choose to work remotely.
The exact balance of office to remote working can be discussed with your future manager during the recruitment process. What we can say now is that you won't need to go into the office five days a week, unless of course you want to.
Please apply with your CV by Wednesday 17th April . Interviews will likely be held virtually and in-person across a two-stage process.
What you can expect from us:
Salary: Circa £100,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.
Competitive benefits package: Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition. Our benefits include:
For our full benefits list please visit:
The recruitment process: You can read about our recruitment process at
As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we're part of the offer an interview scheme. This is where disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can opt in to get to the next recruitment stage. There may be some situations where volume of applicants means we can't take all eligible candidates to interview.
We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing . Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.
Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.
Company: Penguin Books Limited
Country: United Kingdom
State/Region: London
City: London
Postal Code: SW11 7BW
Job ID: 269488
Date: 3 Apr 2024
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