Director of Engineering
Foods Connected Ltd
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Derry • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Partner with the CTO to define and execute long-term engineering strategy aligned with company objectives and the product roadmap
- Act as a core member of the Engineering Division Leadership Team alongside the Director of Data and Director of Infrastructure and Security
- Drive the evolution of engineering practices, including the effective adoption of AI-augmented development to improve quality, throughput, and developer experience
- Shape how engineering teams are structured and operate, moving toward greater autonomy and ownership while maintaining alignment and shared standards
- Build strong working relationships with Product, Customer Success, and other cross-functional leaders
- Own engineering talent strategy including recruitment, retention, succession planning, and career development
- Represent engineering in executive forums and board-level discussions, providing clear and honest visibility into progress, risks, and trade-offs
- Own the execution of the technical direction for the platform, ensuring architectural decisions support scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability
- Work closely with senior Technical Leads to ensure high-quality, consistent architectural and design decisions
- Own and enforce technical standards across teams, ensuring consistency without unnecessary centralisation
- Coordinate closely with the Director of Data and Director of Infrastructure and Security to ensure integrated execution across the Engineering Division
Requirements
- Significant experience in a senior engineering leadership role with responsibility for large, complex teams
- Proven track record evolving mature platforms in production environments with real users and real technical debt
- Demonstrated ability to lead through technical influence rather than positional authority
- Experience operating in a PE-backed, investor-backed, or high-growth environment
- Experience working alongside a technically involved CTO is beneficial
- Deep understanding of modern software development practices and delivery models
- Strong background in C#, .NET, JavaScript, React, SQL Server, Azure, and Kubernetes
- Experience with cloud platforms, distributed systems, and modern DevOps practices
- Working knowledge of AI-augmented development tools and practices, with a pragmatic approach to adoption
- Ability to evaluate new technologies strategically rather than chasing trends.
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary
- Generous Holiday Package - 25 Days + 10 Public Holidays
- Private Medical, Dental & Vision
- Employee Wellness Program and Classes
- Flexible model of hybrid working
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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