Head of Engineering

The company IU Group are one of Europe's largest university groups (headquartered in Germany) that offers distance learning to over 100,000 students. They believe in education for everyone and believe that everyone should have the opportunity to grow on their individual learning journey. Historically, they have used third-party technology to deliver our programmes and, as part of a new strategy, They've committed to building our entire technical stack from the ground up. The mission is to provide learners with an end-to-end software platform that will empower them to focus on their educational journeys. Who we are looking for The Head of Engineering is a key leadership role within the engineering organization at IU. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Head of Engineering is responsible for overseeing and managing the engineering teams within their assigned tribe. They play a crucial role in bridging the strategic direction with squad-level execution, fostering collaboration and innovation within the tribe. Whilst this is mainly a leadership and strategy role, you are still expected to remain hands-on for a portion of your time, collaborating with Tech Leads, performing occasional code reviews and jumping in to help the teams with critical or complex issues. Our tech stack TypeScript Vue 2/3 Kafka Nest.js AWS What you'll be doing Engineering Leadership and Strategy: Collaborate with the Director of Product to develop the engineering strategy for the assigned tribe, aligning it with the overall technology goals and business objectives. You will operate as a true partnership, working together to lead your engineering tribe. Collaborate with the leads in each squad to execute the engineering roadmap and align the solution architecture of each service or product to the overall vision. Collaborate with the Director of Engineering and other engineering leaders to define the technical direction and roadmap for the organization. Drive a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the tribe. Provide mentorship and guidance to Engineering Managers, Tech Leads and Individual Contributors, supporting their growth and development. Team and Talent Management: Lead and manage a team of 6 Engineering Managers who will directly report to you, providing direction, coaching, and mentorship to ensure high-performing and motivated teams. The engineering managers are the leaders for each scrum team. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, ensuring effective communication and knowledge sharing within the tribe. Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to attract, hire, and onboard top engineering talent to support the growth and needs of the tribe. Identify skill gaps and development opportunities within the engineering teams and work with engineering managers to provide training and resources to address those gaps. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate…