Head Of Engineering in London

Location: London Area
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Seraphine
Job Hours: Full-time

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Join Seraphine as our Head of Engineering & Ecommerce Platforms!

Are you ready to shape the future of eCommerce at Seraphine? We're looking for an innovative Head of Engineering to build and lead our engineering team. This is your chance to step into our first Head of Engineering position, playing a pivotal role in the development of our eCommerce platform, ensuring it operates securely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, inspire, mentor, and develop a dynamic team of engineers
  • Focus on enhancing developer experience, removing obstacles, and optimizing processes
  • Define and implement engineering strategies for continuous improvement
  • Perform architectural, system design, and code reviews
  • Hands-on development and close collaboration with eCommerce and creative teams
  • Empower team members with context to address business objectives
  • Manage platforms including Magento 2 and HelloRetail

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as an Engineering Leader with multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to set technical strategies and drive technological transformations
  • Senior-level software engineering background with a mix of hands-on and leadership roles
  • Expertise in delivering complex, high-performing, and high-quality software systems
  • Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and analysts
  • Superb communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong track record in eCommerce development, particularly with Magento 2, MySQL, PHP, and related technologies
  • Knowledge of caching in Magento 2 and cloud platforms like AWS
  • Deep understanding of software engineering best practices, agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines

What We Offer:

  • Salary range of 100k - 115k
  • Life Assurance and Income Protection
  • Health Cash Plan after probation
  • Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Scheme
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Staff discount policy
  • Salary Exchange Benefits: Pension, Car Scheme, Technology, Will Writing, Holiday Exchange, Workplace Nursery, Gym Benefit, Cycle 2 Work
  • Discount Benefits: Gadget Insurance, Cycle Insurance, Cancer Screening, Pet Insurance, Care Home Discount, Health & Wellbeing Videos

Join us and have a long-standing impact on our technical strategy, team growth, and the success of our engineers. Build strong, trusting relationships within our business and help Seraphine achieve its ambitious goals with your extensive experience and innovative contributions.

Apply now to embark on this exciting journey and lead the way in transforming our eCommerce platform!


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About Seraphine


An award winning British maternity fashion brand specialising in fashion-forward clothes for style conscious mums-to-be; Seraphine is loved by customers, fashion insiders and A-list celebrities alike.

Since its launch in 2002, Seraphine has revolutionised the maternity fashion industry, taking a fashion-forward approach to design, and bringing its signature Parisian chic aesthetic to women around the world, while maintaining a central focus on comfort and wearability for all.

In London, the brand operates three maternity boutiques, with six other stores across the globe including; New York, Hong Kong, Dubai, Paris and Leeds. As well as a successful international e-commerce business, the brand distributes its coveted styles via department stores and wholesalers in London, Paris, New York and fashionable locations across the globe.


Seraphine has garnered much praise, winning numerous industry awards for its innovative products and business strategies. In 2011 the brand was awarded the Drapers Prize for the Best Specialist Etailer, and in 2014, Seraphine won the prestigious PayPal Etail Award for the Best Multichannel Etailer. The brand are also proud to have won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2015, in recognition of the success of their international brand.

At the core of the business is a true understanding of how to flaunt and flatter a woman’s changing curves, and a passion for helping her to achieve a fashionable pregnancy.

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