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Group Head of Engineering - Virgin Active
Engineering Manager
Senior engineering leader responsible for shaping technology strategy, overseeing architecture, and driving high‑performing delivery teams across digital transformation initiatives.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the technology vision and roadmap for the Digital & Technology Transformation portfolio.
- Lead multiple engineering squads, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Architect scalable, secure, and resilient solutions on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and ensure best‑in‑class software design practices.
- Partner with product, design, and data teams to translate business goals into technical deliverables using Agile methodologies.
- Establish DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and monitoring frameworks to accelerate release cycles and maintain operational excellence.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive engineering experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership or head‑of‑engineering roles.
- Proven track record delivering large‑scale, cloud‑native platforms and managing cross‑functional, distributed teams.
- Deep expertise in software architecture, micro‑services, and modern development stacks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java).
- Strong understanding of Agile/SAFe practices, DevOps culture, and automated delivery pipelines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior business leaders.
Skills
software developmentsystem designproblem solving