Head Of Engineering Java React Remote

• Lead and mentor a distributed team of engineers, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Stay hands-on by architecting and delivering core systems and integrations in an agile environment, with hands-on work spanning Java, Azure, and React.
• Define and evolve the technical roadmap, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across the platform.
• Collaborate with product leadership to design and implement solutions that align to business goals and customer needs.
• Drive engineering excellence through modern development practices-clean code, TDD, automation, and cloud-native deployment.
• Introduce and evaluate emerging technologies (with a focus on Java Back End, Azure cloud services, and React-based Front End) to strengthen reliability and innovation.

• Proven experience as a Head of Engineering, leading engineering strategy, architecture, and delivery in complex, fast-moving environments.
• Strong technical background in building cloud-based systems with hands-on Back End development (Java) and modern Front End development (React) on Azure.
• Deep understanding of scalability, distributed systems, and performance optimization.
• Passion for mentoring engineers and leading high-performance teams.
• Track record of delivering reliable, resilient systems in agile environments.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with microservice architectures, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and site reliability engineering principles.
• Exposure to managing or scaling engineering functions in fast-paced growth environments.
• Comfortable blending leadership with technical depth in a modern cloud ecosystem (Azure) and Front End-Back End integration.

• Salary up to £150k, with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Car allowance.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Private healthcare coverage.
• Pension plan with employer contributions.
• Fully remote and flexible work setup within the UK.

A world-leading US healthcare pioneer is expanding its UK presence and seeking a heavyweight technical leader to own and drive a modern, full-stack engineering function. As Head of Engineering, you'll guide a fast-moving, highly capable team delivering a cloud-native, API-driven platform that transforms global healthcare. This role is hands-on (approximately 5% of your time in Java), while also shaping engineering strategy, architecture, best practices, and technical direction across the growing technology function. Fully remote with flexible arrangements within the UK.