Head of Engineering and Architecture Job at PEXA UK (Leeds)

Head of Engineering and Architecture

PEXA UK

Location:
United Kingdom , Leeds

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

120000.00 - 130000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

As Head of Engineering and Architecture at PEXA UK, you will own the engineering function and technical vision across our UK technology organisation. Working directly with the CTO, you'll define and execute technical strategy, lead engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions, and build the engineering capability that powers PEXA's growth. This role combines strategic technical direction with operational excellence - from hands-on architectural guidance to talent development and stakeholder collaboration.

Job Responsibility:

Define and drive the engineering vision, architecture principles, and technical roadmap for PEXA UK
Own product and solution architecture with focus on quality, scalability, and operational resilience in a highly integrated ecosystem
Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural governance across all teams
Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and AI capabilities to maintain competitive advantage
Lead and scale engineering teams, driving delivery of complex programmes with significant business impact
Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams, fostering innovation and continuous learning
Define and drive OKRs for engineering quality, delivery velocity, and platform reliability
Drive operational excellence with strong focus on SLOs and data-driven decision making
Hire and grow the next generation of engineering leadership through coaching and performance management
Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent, setting a high bar and leading by example
Conduct effective 1:1s with direct reports, providing career guidance and actionable feedback
Partner with Product, Design, and Operations to shape and deliver strategic product roadmaps
Translate business requirements into technical solutions that deliver measurable customer value
Manage engineering budgets, resources, and vendor relationships

Requirements:

Deep technical background with hands-on experience in backend systems, microservices, and distributed architectures
Strong full-stack foundation: .NET Core, Node.js, Python, Kotlin, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker)
Track record of delivering high-scale, reliable, and secure platforms for enterprise customers
Knowledge of modern engineering practices: TDD, DDD, CI/CD, infrastructure as code
Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in high-growth technology environments
Experience leading and scaling 4-5 teams, 30-50 people, ideally including offshore partners
Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and retain high-performing teams
Excellent communication with ability to influence across teams and seniority levels
Strategic thinker comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Nice to have:

Experience in financial services, property technology, or regulated industries
Experience leading distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones
Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks: LangChain, Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock, GitHub Copilot
Experience with modern data platforms: Databricks, Snowflake, dbt
Background in DevSecOps or platform engineering

What we offer:

Tailored personal and professional learning and development programs
Holistic wellbeing support
Support for creating an ideal work/life blend

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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