Job description
Waracle are looking for a Head of Engineering for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.
We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.
This is a Hybrid role, offering you the flexibility to work from our Dundee, Glasgow, or Edinburgh hubs. We champion a supportive environment and provide a home office setup budget to ensure you are comfortable and productive wherever you choose to work.
As our Head of Engineering, you will be a visionary leader shaping the technical standards and strategies that define Waracle. You will lead and nurture a multidisciplinary team of experts across mobile, frontend, backend, cloud, and data solutions. This role is perfect for a collaborative leader who enjoys articulating enterprise-grade architecture and has a heart for mentoring talent to reach their full potential.
Key Aspects of the Role
Reporting to the Director of Engineering and Data, your journey will involve:
- Community & Practice Leadership: Developing a “Community of Practice” strategy that fosters a culture of technical excellence, knowledge-sharing, and belonging.
- Mentorship: Coaching team members to ensure continuous skill development, helping every individual grow their career within Waracle.
- Technical Strategy: Leading the direction for robust, scalable architectures and advocating for high-quality solutions across the entire technology stack.
- Strategic Advising: Acting as a trusted partner to our clients (up to CTO level), helping them navigate their digital roadmaps and achieve their organisational dreams.
- Collaborative Growth: Supporting pre-sales by translating client needs into a clear technical vision and managing resources to ensure project success.
What you'll bring
- Engineering Expertise: A strong background in software engineering with experience leading multiple technology teams.
- Architectural Insight: A deep understanding of design patterns and the ability to make thoughtful trade-offs between different technology stacks.
- Modern Delivery Knowledge: Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and AI-assisted coding tools.
- Empathetic Leadership: A proven track record of mentoring technical teams and fostering an inclusive culture of continuous learning.
- Communication Skills: The ability to build strong relationships and present complex ideas confidently to executive-level stakeholders.
Recruitment process
The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Atrraction Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!).
After that, you’ll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Attraction Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.
Our Benefits
We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:
You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totalling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions.
Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones.
Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind.
We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.
Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth.
Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts.
Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs.
We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back.
Our values
To make the world a better place through impactful software
We take pride in delivering high quality work and seeing the impact it has. We are curious, proactive, and always learning; continuously improving ourselves and our skills. We strive for excellence in everything we do. We see every opportunity as a chance to raise the bar - for Waracle, our clients, and for our own professional growth.
We succeed together: whether we’re leading, supporting or learning. We lead with empathy, working as a unified team to understand and appreciate other people’s perspectives and experiences. This commitment to one another empowers everyone to do their best work and reach their full potential. We build trust, celebrate every contribution, and create a space where everyone has the opportunity to shine.
We have big goals, but we don’t try to do everything. We know there are a limited number of hours in a day, so we make every one of them count. We accomplish this by regularly pausing to assess the potential impact of our work, prioritising what matters most and then acting with purpose.
We are transparent in how we think and act. We seek and share context, give and accept feedback, and communicate openly. We take full ownership of what we deliver as individuals and as a team, and hold ourselves accountable. This openness and accountability gives us the clarity and purpose to deliver at our best.
We love what we do and find the fun in each day, celebrating our shared successes and the satisfaction of doing hard work well. We’re in this together, creating space for connection, laughter, and fun. When we look after our clients and each other, and do work we’re proud of, we go home happy.
Frequently-asked questions
Here are some of the things that people tend to ask about working at Waracle.
Absolutely! At Waracle, we welcome both permanent and contract applicants. Each job posting indicates if it's open to contract applications. We offer a diverse range of projects, both within and outside IR35 regulations, catering to various preferences and expertise levels.
We work on a Hybrid working model and offer flexible working hours. We're spread across 4 vibrant UK offices, but our teamwork isn't confined to those spaces, it's all about collaboration! While using the office is encouraged for our teams to work together, each of us has a home office setup, relishing the freedom of hybrid workstyles. As of now, remote work outside the UK isn't part of our standard practice.
We always want to hear from talented people, join our talent pool 👇 and we'll contact you when a new opportunity becomes available.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
