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# VP of Engineering | AI-Powered SaaS Platform

- **Company:** Experis
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), User-Centered Design, Reliability of Systems, Backend
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840578882-vp-of-engineering--ai-powered-saas-platform

## About the Role

* Strong experience leading engineering teams in a product-led technology environment.
 * Background as a Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering transitioning up to VP - with real ownership of people, platforms, and delivery.
 * Excellent hands-on technical foundation: Python, distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and modern architectural patterns.
 * Proven track record delivering scalable SaaS or AI-enabled platforms.
 * Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to set engineering standards and processes.
 * Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
 * Startup or scale-up experience and a genuine enthusiasm for building high-quality products.
 * Ambition to grow into a future CTO and take a central role in company growth.

## Description

* Stay hands-on: contribute to architecture, code reviews, and high-impact engineering decisions.
 * Own the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of AI-powered SaaS products.
 * Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team across backend, AI, and platform.
 * Define and drive the technical architecture, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance.
 * Partner closely with Product and Design to ship user-focused, high-impact features.
 * Introduce best practices across automation, AI integration, CI/CD, and system reliability.
 * Contribute to strategic planning, helping shape the long-term tech roadmap and company vision.


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