Senior Software Engineer I - Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom - La Fosse

Description

Head of Engineering (Software and Hardware), B2B Hybrid Working

• BuckinghamshireOur client have a global presence and are a leader when it comes to delivering consumer goods through new and innovative channels.

The have already disrupted the market with a number of future facing concepts that enable them to stay ahead of their competitors, grow their brand internationally and reach a wider customer base.

You will collaborate with the wider technology functions (hardware, firmware and software) to ensure a clear and aligned target architecture for B2B solutions.

Manage multiple agile software engineering teams up to c.40 technical staffDefine an architecture which enables B2B systems to scale for future growth and is in line with broader business architectural direction and multi-year strategyAgree product strategy and communicate this across the senior stakeholdersEnsure alignment across all capability teamsMaintain a highly committed set of delivery teams, and hire the correct talent to build and maintain the productsDefine the best strategy and methodology behind the scalability and delivery of physical products at scale to deliver goods to a global customer base We are looking for someone who has:Background across Software Engineering and being technically hands on with excellent agile development methodologyExperience working with hardware or firmware teams to understand how products are built and how they interact with the software Experience in understanding the customer experience when dealing with physical products Excellent communication skills and the ability to present, with commercial awarenessManage risk, influence change, motivate teams, create a strong culturePrioritise projects and deliveryExperience working within a B2B business (ideally across FMCG, Retail)This a hybrid working role, and initially requires a good level of visibility.

You will need to be able to get to Buckinghamshire 2-3 days a week.