Role DSR Chief Software Engineer and Team Leader Role DSR Chief Software Engineer and Team Leader Grade/Salary: £88-95k Location: Home/Milton Keynes area Contract type: Permanent Travel: Typically 2dpw on site. Some London Hours: 8.30-5. hours/week Reporting to: Ian Stevenson, SVGC CTO The Role Owing to our continued growth and trusted reputation, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Chief Software and Systems Engineer to join our Software and Secure Cloud team. Initially deployed to our Digital Sensitivity Review team. This position is ideal for someone with a significant amount of Software solutions experience particularly in the public sector, used to security, solution scrutiny and team leadership. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of the delivery of our Digital Records and Archive Management (DRAM) and Digital Sensitivity Review (DSR) programmes of work as well as providing guidance to other Software and Data Science activities within the business. You will become the primary point of contact for DRAM and DSR software architecture, solution development, secure software operations. You will be developing and implementing strategies, policies, and procedures. You will be responsible for the planning, design, evolution, implementation and integrity of our DRAM and DSR solutions. Your work will directly impact multiple Government departments compliance with national legislative obligations. You will work closely with the Head of Technology, the Data Science teams and DRAM/DSR Project and Programme managers including those delivering direct to client solutions. You will support the project and programme managers in estimating and preparing and managing budgets and resources. This role will report to the SVGC Group Chief Technical Office (CTO). You will be ensuring compliance with departmental security and operating requirements. You will lead and manage the team of Software and Secure Cloud Engineers ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in their activities, working closely with the SVGC Group Chief Technical Officer. In this role you will be assessing and evaluating operations and systems, proposing recommendations and solutions for improvement. Key Project Overview - Digital Sensitivity Review (DSR) Every UK Government department is obliged to transfer all public records to The National Archives (TNA), demonstrating full transparency of processes and public spending. Pre the dawn of computers in the workplace, files were stored and processed manually on paper. However, since the digital revolution Government department files were being stored both digitally and on paper. This has meant that the DSR for the Government departments has become an enormous and challenging task. The sheer number of digital files selected and taken through sensitivity review is vast and requires innovative solutions to ensure the records are processed securely and to achieve the greatest possible release to the public in a timely and cost-effective manner. Having provided consultancy services to improve business efficiency, as well as training, support and guidance, SVGC also engineered and integrated new state of the art technology solutions. With a digital record system that has expanded exponentially over the years it was clear that the Government departments required new technology that helped Sensitivity Reviewers to work more quickly, reduce risk, to be robust enough to meet rigorous government security protocols and was easy to use. The problem was, this digital system didn't exist - so we created it. The development of our bespoke, state of the art digital system has resulted in the departmental teams pivoting from digitally-averse to pro-active in the identification and road-mapping of how and where digital solutions help - not just within the digital record but with the greater backlog in the paper record. With support and training, the operations managers and reviewer teams have been able to use the system with ease and the introduction of semi-automation and advanced analytics capabilities has reduced human effort where it makes sense to do so. Progress on other applications to enhance core capability has also been achieved and provides relevant insights, reducing the time required to analyse material. Our modular approach builds in the ability to take advantage of emerging technologies to continue leading the way. We are currently working with seven Government departments. Interest across other Government departments remains extremely high and are now expanding our activities to include other Whitehall Departments. Responsibilities Your main responsibilities will be to. Oversee the delivery of DRAM and DSR solutions and other software engineering projects such as may arise from time to time. Manage and maintain the evolution architecture of the DRAM and DSR systems and services. Manage and enable the relationships with partner software development teams and with 3-rd party suppliers. Ensure compliance with client and departmental security and cyber security regulations and development paradigms. The Person Must currently hold Security Checked (SC) with willingness to be DV cleared. Note that this role is a 'Restricted' role which means the role holder must hold SC clearance. Extensive knowledge and experience in Software engineering principles, methods, and techniques especially the constraints of public sector operations including on-premise systems with no internet access, and secure cloud environments. Leadership skills to manage, direct and supervise the team and delegate tasks appropriately. Project management skills to oversee multiple projects concurrently, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve any technical issues that may arise. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with other department heads, staff members, and stakeholders. Strategic thinking and decision-making skills to make high-level decisions about the technical direction of the company. Knowledge of budgeting and financial principles to ensure the engineering department operates within the allocated budget. Understanding of the latest industry trends and technologies to keep the company at the forefront of its field. Familiarity with industry-related regulations and quality standards to ensure compliance. Experience of working with analytical systems include data science activities, interfacing and integrating data science solutions into primary software environments. Experience and awareness of AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI and ML-Operations. Working within the Public Sector either embedded or as supplier. Secure Public and Private Cloud experience. Virtualisation and Containerisation techniques, technologies, risks and opportunities. Cultural Fit Seeing the Big Picture (L5) Identify and shape how own area fits within and supports the work of the Company and priorities for the long-term delivery. Develop an in-depth insight into customers, services and markets affected by their area and the wider public sector context Create joined up strategies and plans that have positive impact and add value Changing and Improving (L5) Encourage a culture of imaginative thinking, learning from experience and expanding mindsets and genuinely listen to ideas from employees and stakeholders Identify step changes that quickly transform flexibility, responsiveness and quality of service Challenge the status quo in own and related areas to achieve value-adding improvements and change Lead the transformation of services to users Create effective plans, systems and governance to manage change and respond promptly to critical events Making Effective Decisions Create a culture and ensure systems and procedures are in place for the secure and careful handling of government and public information within own area Ensure involvement and consultation where necessary and take decisive action when required Leading and Communicating Actively promote the Company's reputation externally and internally - build a sense of pride and passion Inspire staff and delivery partners to engage fully with long term vision and purpose of the Company, supporting them to make sense of change Actively promote diversity and equality of opportunity inside and outside the SVGC Team, valuing difference and external experience Communicate with conviction and clarity in the face of tough negotiations or challenges, surface tensions and resolve ambiguities Influence external partners, stakeholders and customers successfully - secure mutually beneficial outcomes Collaborating and Partnering Proactively create, maintain and promote a strong network of connections with colleagues across the Company, wider SVGC Team and externally Promote team working with peers, shares knowledge and resources with peers and across functions Encourage and establish principles of working effectively across boundaries to support the business Building Capability for All Champion development, talent and career management for all staff and make learning a reality by encouraging and providing a range of development experiences Create an inclusive environment, one from which all staff . click apply for full job details
17/05/2026
Full time
Role DSR Chief Software Engineer and Team Leader Role DSR Chief Software Engineer and Team Leader Grade/Salary: £88-95k Location: Home/Milton Keynes area Contract type: Permanent Travel: Typically 2dpw on site. Some London Hours: 8.30-5. hours/week Reporting to: Ian Stevenson, SVGC CTO The Role Owing to our continued growth and trusted reputation, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Chief Software and Systems Engineer to join our Software and Secure Cloud team. Initially deployed to our Digital Sensitivity Review team. This position is ideal for someone with a significant amount of Software solutions experience particularly in the public sector, used to security, solution scrutiny and team leadership. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of the delivery of our Digital Records and Archive Management (DRAM) and Digital Sensitivity Review (DSR) programmes of work as well as providing guidance to other Software and Data Science activities within the business. You will become the primary point of contact for DRAM and DSR software architecture, solution development, secure software operations. You will be developing and implementing strategies, policies, and procedures. You will be responsible for the planning, design, evolution, implementation and integrity of our DRAM and DSR solutions. Your work will directly impact multiple Government departments compliance with national legislative obligations. You will work closely with the Head of Technology, the Data Science teams and DRAM/DSR Project and Programme managers including those delivering direct to client solutions. You will support the project and programme managers in estimating and preparing and managing budgets and resources. This role will report to the SVGC Group Chief Technical Office (CTO). You will be ensuring compliance with departmental security and operating requirements. You will lead and manage the team of Software and Secure Cloud Engineers ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in their activities, working closely with the SVGC Group Chief Technical Officer. In this role you will be assessing and evaluating operations and systems, proposing recommendations and solutions for improvement. Key Project Overview - Digital Sensitivity Review (DSR) Every UK Government department is obliged to transfer all public records to The National Archives (TNA), demonstrating full transparency of processes and public spending. Pre the dawn of computers in the workplace, files were stored and processed manually on paper. However, since the digital revolution Government department files were being stored both digitally and on paper. This has meant that the DSR for the Government departments has become an enormous and challenging task. The sheer number of digital files selected and taken through sensitivity review is vast and requires innovative solutions to ensure the records are processed securely and to achieve the greatest possible release to the public in a timely and cost-effective manner. Having provided consultancy services to improve business efficiency, as well as training, support and guidance, SVGC also engineered and integrated new state of the art technology solutions. With a digital record system that has expanded exponentially over the years it was clear that the Government departments required new technology that helped Sensitivity Reviewers to work more quickly, reduce risk, to be robust enough to meet rigorous government security protocols and was easy to use. The problem was, this digital system didn't exist - so we created it. The development of our bespoke, state of the art digital system has resulted in the departmental teams pivoting from digitally-averse to pro-active in the identification and road-mapping of how and where digital solutions help - not just within the digital record but with the greater backlog in the paper record. With support and training, the operations managers and reviewer teams have been able to use the system with ease and the introduction of semi-automation and advanced analytics capabilities has reduced human effort where it makes sense to do so. Progress on other applications to enhance core capability has also been achieved and provides relevant insights, reducing the time required to analyse material. Our modular approach builds in the ability to take advantage of emerging technologies to continue leading the way. We are currently working with seven Government departments. Interest across other Government departments remains extremely high and are now expanding our activities to include other Whitehall Departments. Responsibilities Your main responsibilities will be to. Oversee the delivery of DRAM and DSR solutions and other software engineering projects such as may arise from time to time. Manage and maintain the evolution architecture of the DRAM and DSR systems and services. Manage and enable the relationships with partner software development teams and with 3-rd party suppliers. Ensure compliance with client and departmental security and cyber security regulations and development paradigms. The Person Must currently hold Security Checked (SC) with willingness to be DV cleared. Note that this role is a 'Restricted' role which means the role holder must hold SC clearance. Extensive knowledge and experience in Software engineering principles, methods, and techniques especially the constraints of public sector operations including on-premise systems with no internet access, and secure cloud environments. Leadership skills to manage, direct and supervise the team and delegate tasks appropriately. Project management skills to oversee multiple projects concurrently, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve any technical issues that may arise. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with other department heads, staff members, and stakeholders. Strategic thinking and decision-making skills to make high-level decisions about the technical direction of the company. Knowledge of budgeting and financial principles to ensure the engineering department operates within the allocated budget. Understanding of the latest industry trends and technologies to keep the company at the forefront of its field. Familiarity with industry-related regulations and quality standards to ensure compliance. Experience of working with analytical systems include data science activities, interfacing and integrating data science solutions into primary software environments. Experience and awareness of AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI and ML-Operations. Working within the Public Sector either embedded or as supplier. Secure Public and Private Cloud experience. Virtualisation and Containerisation techniques, technologies, risks and opportunities. Cultural Fit Seeing the Big Picture (L5) Identify and shape how own area fits within and supports the work of the Company and priorities for the long-term delivery. Develop an in-depth insight into customers, services and markets affected by their area and the wider public sector context Create joined up strategies and plans that have positive impact and add value Changing and Improving (L5) Encourage a culture of imaginative thinking, learning from experience and expanding mindsets and genuinely listen to ideas from employees and stakeholders Identify step changes that quickly transform flexibility, responsiveness and quality of service Challenge the status quo in own and related areas to achieve value-adding improvements and change Lead the transformation of services to users Create effective plans, systems and governance to manage change and respond promptly to critical events Making Effective Decisions Create a culture and ensure systems and procedures are in place for the secure and careful handling of government and public information within own area Ensure involvement and consultation where necessary and take decisive action when required Leading and Communicating Actively promote the Company's reputation externally and internally - build a sense of pride and passion Inspire staff and delivery partners to engage fully with long term vision and purpose of the Company, supporting them to make sense of change Actively promote diversity and equality of opportunity inside and outside the SVGC Team, valuing difference and external experience Communicate with conviction and clarity in the face of tough negotiations or challenges, surface tensions and resolve ambiguities Influence external partners, stakeholders and customers successfully - secure mutually beneficial outcomes Collaborating and Partnering Proactively create, maintain and promote a strong network of connections with colleagues across the Company, wider SVGC Team and externally Promote team working with peers, shares knowledge and resources with peers and across functions Encourage and establish principles of working effectively across boundaries to support the business Building Capability for All Champion development, talent and career management for all staff and make learning a reality by encouraging and providing a range of development experiences Create an inclusive environment, one from which all staff . click apply for full job details
Welcome to ASK BOSCO , thanks for stopping by Let s pause for a second. Before we talk perks, equity, or growth stats, let s flip the script. This isn t about us. Not yet. This is about you: • What s driving your search right now, what s prompting you to take the next big step in your career? • Are you looking for a role where you can lead a high-performing team, shape how technology is applied, and make a direct impact on growth and customer success? • Do you want to work in a fast-paced, idea driven environment where your voice matters, but delivery, stability, and scalability always come first? Hold onto those thoughts. Now let us introduce you to something special, a chance to join us as VP of Engineering at ASK BOSCO as we build the foundations for our next phase of hyper-growth. By the end, if it doesn t feel like the right fit, no worries. But if you feel that spark, the same one we ve got, this could be the start of something extraordinary. The Role at a Glance: VP of Engineering (Python) Hybrid Leeds HQ, 2 Days per Week £120,000 + Equity Potential Plus Benefits: 4-day week, 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, health insurance, retail & leisure perks, electric car scheme Values & Culture: Outstanding Company to Work For 2024 Company: AI-powered marketing analytics platform Pedigree: Visionary Founder. Backed by renowned tech entrepreneurs, including co-founder of SkyScanner. Profits with Purpose 10% of profits donated to 1moreChild orphanage annually Markets: Marketing & eCommerce Agencies, eCommerce retailers Your Expertise: You re a proven engineering leader with deep experience in building, scaling, and managing cross-functional tech teams: data engineers, data scientists, data analysts, and developers. You ve led teams through transformational growth, delivering stable, scalable SaaS products that retain and delight customers. You understand what it takes to grow a business from early-stage traction to a large-scale, enterprise-grade platform, and you re ready to lay the technical foundations for our next phase of hyper-growth. You also bring strong experience managing infrastructure partners, confidently navigating and shaping these critical relationships. This isn t a back-seat role. You ll be hands-on where it counts, partnering with the Chief Product Officer to drive delivery, scalability, and long-term success. You ll guide senior stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights, helping keep the roadmap on track in a fast-moving, idea-driven environment. What You ll Be Driving: • Drive technical execution: Deliver and enhance our architecture, infrastructure, and product roadmap to ensure scalable growth and high-performing solutions. • Lead the team: Mentor and grow data engineers, scientists, analysts, and developers to deliver a high-performing, collaborative culture. • Ensure delivery & stability: Make sure features are delivered on time, scalable, and reliable, supporting long-term customer retention. • Manage key relationships: Own the infrastructure partner relationship to guarantee uptime, performance, and security. • Partner with the Chief Product Officer: Align on roadmap priorities, balancing strategic vision with day-to-day execution. • Drive enterprise-grade excellence: Embed best-in-class engineering practices agile, CI/CD, DevOps, security-first design across teams. • Champion scalability: Build products and systems that can grow globally and support tens of thousands of customers. What You ll Bring: • Experience as VP of Engineering, CTO, or senior technical leader in a high-growth or Series A-stage company. • Solid-Strong Python development skills • Proven ability to scale cross-functional teams: data engineering, data science, analytics, and development. • Hands-on experience delivering stable, scalable SaaS products with measurable customer impact. • Experience managing infrastructure partners and external technical relationships. • Confident and polite stakeholder management, able to challenge senior leaders while keeping delivery on track. • Track record of leading transformational growth, scaling teams and products successfully. • Excellent communication - bridging tech, product, and commercial discussions seamlessly. • Customer-first mindset - building products that retain and delight users. This is a role for someone who s been there, done it, and is ready to do it again with more ownership, autonomy, and impact than ever before in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Inclusive Culture At ASK BOSCO , everybody is invited with open arms. We embrace diversity in all forms race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and beyond. Our mission is stronger when everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Can you see yourself building the tech engine that drives our next phase of hyper-growth? If high-impact, high-growth, and hands-on leadership excites you, let s make it happen. Apply now and let s talk. P.S. Did we have you at the four-day week? Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
04/10/2025
Full time
Welcome to ASK BOSCO , thanks for stopping by Let s pause for a second. Before we talk perks, equity, or growth stats, let s flip the script. This isn t about us. Not yet. This is about you: • What s driving your search right now, what s prompting you to take the next big step in your career? • Are you looking for a role where you can lead a high-performing team, shape how technology is applied, and make a direct impact on growth and customer success? • Do you want to work in a fast-paced, idea driven environment where your voice matters, but delivery, stability, and scalability always come first? Hold onto those thoughts. Now let us introduce you to something special, a chance to join us as VP of Engineering at ASK BOSCO as we build the foundations for our next phase of hyper-growth. By the end, if it doesn t feel like the right fit, no worries. But if you feel that spark, the same one we ve got, this could be the start of something extraordinary. The Role at a Glance: VP of Engineering (Python) Hybrid Leeds HQ, 2 Days per Week £120,000 + Equity Potential Plus Benefits: 4-day week, 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, health insurance, retail & leisure perks, electric car scheme Values & Culture: Outstanding Company to Work For 2024 Company: AI-powered marketing analytics platform Pedigree: Visionary Founder. Backed by renowned tech entrepreneurs, including co-founder of SkyScanner. Profits with Purpose 10% of profits donated to 1moreChild orphanage annually Markets: Marketing & eCommerce Agencies, eCommerce retailers Your Expertise: You re a proven engineering leader with deep experience in building, scaling, and managing cross-functional tech teams: data engineers, data scientists, data analysts, and developers. You ve led teams through transformational growth, delivering stable, scalable SaaS products that retain and delight customers. You understand what it takes to grow a business from early-stage traction to a large-scale, enterprise-grade platform, and you re ready to lay the technical foundations for our next phase of hyper-growth. You also bring strong experience managing infrastructure partners, confidently navigating and shaping these critical relationships. This isn t a back-seat role. You ll be hands-on where it counts, partnering with the Chief Product Officer to drive delivery, scalability, and long-term success. You ll guide senior stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights, helping keep the roadmap on track in a fast-moving, idea-driven environment. What You ll Be Driving: • Drive technical execution: Deliver and enhance our architecture, infrastructure, and product roadmap to ensure scalable growth and high-performing solutions. • Lead the team: Mentor and grow data engineers, scientists, analysts, and developers to deliver a high-performing, collaborative culture. • Ensure delivery & stability: Make sure features are delivered on time, scalable, and reliable, supporting long-term customer retention. • Manage key relationships: Own the infrastructure partner relationship to guarantee uptime, performance, and security. • Partner with the Chief Product Officer: Align on roadmap priorities, balancing strategic vision with day-to-day execution. • Drive enterprise-grade excellence: Embed best-in-class engineering practices agile, CI/CD, DevOps, security-first design across teams. • Champion scalability: Build products and systems that can grow globally and support tens of thousands of customers. What You ll Bring: • Experience as VP of Engineering, CTO, or senior technical leader in a high-growth or Series A-stage company. • Solid-Strong Python development skills • Proven ability to scale cross-functional teams: data engineering, data science, analytics, and development. • Hands-on experience delivering stable, scalable SaaS products with measurable customer impact. • Experience managing infrastructure partners and external technical relationships. • Confident and polite stakeholder management, able to challenge senior leaders while keeping delivery on track. • Track record of leading transformational growth, scaling teams and products successfully. • Excellent communication - bridging tech, product, and commercial discussions seamlessly. • Customer-first mindset - building products that retain and delight users. This is a role for someone who s been there, done it, and is ready to do it again with more ownership, autonomy, and impact than ever before in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Inclusive Culture At ASK BOSCO , everybody is invited with open arms. We embrace diversity in all forms race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and beyond. Our mission is stronger when everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Can you see yourself building the tech engine that drives our next phase of hyper-growth? If high-impact, high-growth, and hands-on leadership excites you, let s make it happen. Apply now and let s talk. P.S. Did we have you at the four-day week? Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Welcome to ASK BOSCO , thanks for stopping by Let s pause for a second. Before we talk perks, equity, or growth stats, let s flip the script. This isn t about us. Not yet. This is about you: • What s driving your search right now, what s prompting you to take the next big step in your career? • Are you looking for a role where you can lead a high-performing team, shape how technology is applied, and make a direct impact on growth and customer success? • Do you want to work in a fast-paced, idea driven environment where your voice matters, but delivery, stability, and scalability always come first? Hold onto those thoughts. Now let us introduce you to something special, a chance to join us as VP of Engineering at ASK BOSCO as we build the foundations for our next phase of hyper-growth. By the end, if it doesn t feel like the right fit, no worries. But if you feel that spark, the same one we ve got, this could be the start of something extraordinary. The Role at a Glance: VP of Engineering (Python) Hybrid Leeds HQ, 2 Days per Week £120,000 + Equity Potential Plus Benefits: 4-day week, 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, health insurance, retail & leisure perks, electric car scheme Values & Culture: Outstanding Company to Work For 2024 Company: AI-powered marketing analytics platform Pedigree: Visionary Founder. Backed by renowned tech entrepreneurs, including co-founder of SkyScanner. Profits with Purpose 10% of profits donated to 1moreChild orphanage annually Markets: Marketing & eCommerce Agencies, eCommerce retailers Your Expertise: You re a proven engineering leader with deep experience in building, scaling, and managing cross-functional tech teams: data engineers, data scientists, data analysts, and developers. You ve led teams through transformational growth, delivering stable, scalable SaaS products that retain and delight customers. You understand what it takes to grow a business from early-stage traction to a large-scale, enterprise-grade platform, and you re ready to lay the technical foundations for our next phase of hyper-growth. You also bring strong experience managing infrastructure partners, confidently navigating and shaping these critical relationships. This isn t a back-seat role. You ll be hands-on where it counts, partnering with the Chief Product Officer to drive delivery, scalability, and long-term success. You ll guide senior stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights, helping keep the roadmap on track in a fast-moving, idea-driven environment. What You ll Be Driving: • Drive technical execution: Deliver and enhance our architecture, infrastructure, and product roadmap to ensure scalable growth and high-performing solutions. • Lead the team: Mentor and grow data engineers, scientists, analysts, and developers to deliver a high-performing, collaborative culture. • Ensure delivery & stability: Make sure features are delivered on time, scalable, and reliable, supporting long-term customer retention. • Manage key relationships: Own the infrastructure partner relationship to guarantee uptime, performance, and security. • Partner with the Chief Product Officer: Align on roadmap priorities, balancing strategic vision with day-to-day execution. • Drive enterprise-grade excellence: Embed best-in-class engineering practices agile, CI/CD, DevOps, security-first design across teams. • Champion scalability: Build products and systems that can grow globally and support tens of thousands of customers. What You ll Bring: • Experience as VP of Engineering, CTO, or senior technical leader in a high-growth or Series A-stage company. • Solid-Strong Python development skills • Proven ability to scale cross-functional teams: data engineering, data science, analytics, and development. • Hands-on experience delivering stable, scalable SaaS products with measurable customer impact. • Experience managing infrastructure partners and external technical relationships. • Confident and polite stakeholder management, able to challenge senior leaders while keeping delivery on track. • Track record of leading transformational growth, scaling teams and products successfully. • Excellent communication - bridging tech, product, and commercial discussions seamlessly. • Customer-first mindset - building products that retain and delight users. This is a role for someone who s been there, done it, and is ready to do it again with more ownership, autonomy, and impact than ever before in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Inclusive Culture At ASK BOSCO , everybody is invited with open arms. We embrace diversity in all forms race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and beyond. Our mission is stronger when everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Can you see yourself building the tech engine that drives our next phase of hyper-growth? If high-impact, high-growth, and hands-on leadership excites you, let s make it happen. Apply now and let s talk. P.S. Did we have you at the four-day week? Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
03/10/2025
Full time
Welcome to ASK BOSCO , thanks for stopping by Let s pause for a second. Before we talk perks, equity, or growth stats, let s flip the script. This isn t about us. Not yet. This is about you: • What s driving your search right now, what s prompting you to take the next big step in your career? • Are you looking for a role where you can lead a high-performing team, shape how technology is applied, and make a direct impact on growth and customer success? • Do you want to work in a fast-paced, idea driven environment where your voice matters, but delivery, stability, and scalability always come first? Hold onto those thoughts. Now let us introduce you to something special, a chance to join us as VP of Engineering at ASK BOSCO as we build the foundations for our next phase of hyper-growth. By the end, if it doesn t feel like the right fit, no worries. But if you feel that spark, the same one we ve got, this could be the start of something extraordinary. The Role at a Glance: VP of Engineering (Python) Hybrid Leeds HQ, 2 Days per Week £120,000 + Equity Potential Plus Benefits: 4-day week, 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, health insurance, retail & leisure perks, electric car scheme Values & Culture: Outstanding Company to Work For 2024 Company: AI-powered marketing analytics platform Pedigree: Visionary Founder. Backed by renowned tech entrepreneurs, including co-founder of SkyScanner. Profits with Purpose 10% of profits donated to 1moreChild orphanage annually Markets: Marketing & eCommerce Agencies, eCommerce retailers Your Expertise: You re a proven engineering leader with deep experience in building, scaling, and managing cross-functional tech teams: data engineers, data scientists, data analysts, and developers. You ve led teams through transformational growth, delivering stable, scalable SaaS products that retain and delight customers. You understand what it takes to grow a business from early-stage traction to a large-scale, enterprise-grade platform, and you re ready to lay the technical foundations for our next phase of hyper-growth. You also bring strong experience managing infrastructure partners, confidently navigating and shaping these critical relationships. This isn t a back-seat role. You ll be hands-on where it counts, partnering with the Chief Product Officer to drive delivery, scalability, and long-term success. You ll guide senior stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights, helping keep the roadmap on track in a fast-moving, idea-driven environment. What You ll Be Driving: • Drive technical execution: Deliver and enhance our architecture, infrastructure, and product roadmap to ensure scalable growth and high-performing solutions. • Lead the team: Mentor and grow data engineers, scientists, analysts, and developers to deliver a high-performing, collaborative culture. • Ensure delivery & stability: Make sure features are delivered on time, scalable, and reliable, supporting long-term customer retention. • Manage key relationships: Own the infrastructure partner relationship to guarantee uptime, performance, and security. • Partner with the Chief Product Officer: Align on roadmap priorities, balancing strategic vision with day-to-day execution. • Drive enterprise-grade excellence: Embed best-in-class engineering practices agile, CI/CD, DevOps, security-first design across teams. • Champion scalability: Build products and systems that can grow globally and support tens of thousands of customers. What You ll Bring: • Experience as VP of Engineering, CTO, or senior technical leader in a high-growth or Series A-stage company. • Solid-Strong Python development skills • Proven ability to scale cross-functional teams: data engineering, data science, analytics, and development. • Hands-on experience delivering stable, scalable SaaS products with measurable customer impact. • Experience managing infrastructure partners and external technical relationships. • Confident and polite stakeholder management, able to challenge senior leaders while keeping delivery on track. • Track record of leading transformational growth, scaling teams and products successfully. • Excellent communication - bridging tech, product, and commercial discussions seamlessly. • Customer-first mindset - building products that retain and delight users. This is a role for someone who s been there, done it, and is ready to do it again with more ownership, autonomy, and impact than ever before in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Inclusive Culture At ASK BOSCO , everybody is invited with open arms. We embrace diversity in all forms race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and beyond. Our mission is stronger when everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Can you see yourself building the tech engine that drives our next phase of hyper-growth? If high-impact, high-growth, and hands-on leadership excites you, let s make it happen. Apply now and let s talk. P.S. Did we have you at the four-day week? Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
