Head of Engineering

Here at N Brown Group, we are looking for a Head of Engineering to join our Digital Technology team! There has never been a more exciting time to be joining our Digital Technology team here at N Brown.  We are completing a major transformation on our technological platform, migrating to the cloud, working on implementing agile methodology and moving towards a fully agile enterprise-wide organisation.

Data is at the heart of everything N Brown does, and the Data Division works across the business to find ways to turn data-derived insights into positive outcomes for people shopping with us.  Our mission is to find customers who are perfect for our brands, uncover the products and propositions which are perfect for them and ultimately make our customers look and feel amazing! The N Brown Data Science team is one of the best in the country building, integrating, and embedding high-impact and high-profile data insights and products across the organisation. 

About the Role

As Head of Engineering for Data, you will lead a team of software developers in the construction of large/complex software development. Providing the capabilities to enhance and build new features using the technologies that support our digital products ensuring we build things the right way. Accountable for leading and supporting your team- developing, mentoring as well as recruiting and attracting talent. You will improve software development, deployment, support methods and capabilities whilst driving the adoption of policies and standards across the organisation. You will be responsible for developing the working environment supporting systems and software life cycle practices for strategic, large, and complex deliveries. 

As Head of Engineering for Data, your responsibilities are: 

• Programming/Software Development- Developing software components to deliver value to stakeholders. 
• Systems and software life cycle engineering-Establishing and deploying an environment for developing, continually improving, and securely operating software and systems product and services 
• Release and deployment- Applying the processes, systems and functions required to make new and changes services and features available for use 
• Workforce Planning- Understanding the people and skill required to ensure objectives are met. 
• Performance/Line Management- Improving organisational performance by developing the performance of individuals and squads. 
• Professional Development-Facilitating the professional development of individuals within the team in line with their career goal and organisational requirements. 

Skills and Experience 

• Deep understanding of the Digital Engineering processes (including Software Delivery and QA),  
• Strong understanding of Agile 
• Strong technical appreciation, able to lead and shape discussions with Technical Leads and developers with regards to application life cycle, source control, data warehouses, data lakes etc 
• Experienced in IT Leadership roles, able to build a high performing technology and delivery teams. Promoting a learning and growth culture 
• Experienced at managing supplier relationships and delivery 
• Demonstrates the ability to creatively apply a wide range of innovative and/or management principles to realise business benefits aligned to the organisational strategy. 
• Experience and excellent knowledge of AWS Services 

About You

• You champion and drive collaboration
• You have strong leadership skills, empowering colleagues to drive positive change and encouraging a community of continuous learning.
• You have a relentless ability to drive for progress.
• You have a curious mindset that seeks to understand the company’s challenges and objectives to effectively align technical strategies and outcomes.
• You think strategically, anticipate future developments, and provide technical vision.
• You are a strong communicator with the ability to communicate technical goals to non-technical leaders to bring them on the journey with you.
• You have excellent time-management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to cope with the multifaceted nature of the role and our fast-paced digital retail business.
• You stay up to date regarding the latest technological advances, encourage colleagues to learn new things, explore industry trends and inspire new innovative ideas.

About N Brown 

Working here you’ll explore everything the world of digital retail has to offer — asking questions, trying new things and chasing new opportunities. Combine this curiosity with the freedom to make your own decisions, take charge of projects and work flexibly, and you’ve got the perfect place to show your skills and learn new ones. It’s fast and furious here at times, but this just means something new and exciting is always on the way. So, if you collaborate, think on your feet, embrace innovation and love rising to a challenge, your work with us will have a serious impact on the business, your career and our customers’ lives.