We are seeking a hands-on, Internet savvy Head of Engineering, to lead and evolve all aspects of our technology development.
Our architecture fuses state of the art, data intensive back-end components (including interfaces to third party financial systems) with features commonly found in social networking web applications. It has been built using mostly open source technologies, including Linux, Apache, Postgresql, Java, PERL and Coldfusion.
Managing a small, highly talented team this is a key position based in Central London reporting to the COO.
Key Responsibilities
- manage and evolve Covestor's technical architecture, including web services, back end infrastructure and third party interfaces
- lead the software development team and process adopting best practices to deliver quality olutions to agreed timescales
- design technical solutions to functional requirements, considering both the over-arching architecture and practical constraints
- plan and oversee systems infrastructure activities along with the Systems Administrator to ensure security, availability and performance
- recruit additional talent to build out the engineering team
Required Experience
- successfully built, managed and scaled consumer facing web applications utilizing open source technologies
- proven software development life-cycle experience and infrastructure oversight within a web environment
- expert knowledge of SQL databases, web servers and performance optimization
- ability to translate complex business requirements into well structured, scalable yet pragmatic technical solutions
- demonstrable project management experience
- ability to function at both strategic and operational levels
Qualifications and Personal Attributes
- 8+ years experience in a software development environment
- 3+ years managing development teams
- 5+ years web development experience
- bachelors degree (or equivalent) in computer science or related field
- delivery focused self-starter with a flexible attitude who thrives in fast paced teams
- hands-on leader with exceptional people management, coaching and communication skills
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a "Web 2.0" start-up environment, be immersed in the latest web and social media trends and enjoy working in a small entrepreneurial team. Prior finance experience useful but not required.
What to do Next...
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and attend interviews in London. If you or
someone you know fits the description send us an email with a resume and current salary to techjobs [at] covestor.com.
