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Job Title
Head of Engineering
Location
Hybrid: London
About the Role
In this role, you will oversee the engineering team at Skyscanner, a vibrant tech company with 1,600 employees. This position offers a chance to lead and shape our software engineering efforts in an environment that values innovation and collaboration. You'll be at the forefront of driving valuable solutions that enhance our services and improve the experiences of our users.
Responsibilities
- Guide the technical direction and engineering practices to drive innovation within the team.
- Foster a culture that promotes continuous improvement and values innovative solutions.
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Requirements and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Master's degree in Engineering or related field preferred
- 5+ years in software engineering
- 3+ years in a leadership role within engineering
- Relevant certifications such as Scrum Master or PMP preferred
- Experience with senior-level architectural decisions for 2+ years
- Proficient in Agile methodologies
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Familiarity with microservices architecture
- Skilled in continuous integration and deployment tools
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
- Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git
- Successfully led engineering teams through major product launches
- Achieved measurable increases in team productivity through process improvements
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Our company does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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