Jobs, fresher vacancy - Strategic Technology Platform - Lead Engineer up to £140k • UK

Company: Vertus Partners Ltd

UK

Strategic Technology Platform - Lead Engineer We're looking for an experienced technology leader to take end-to-end ownership of a business-critical platform at the heart of a major digital transformation. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing several cross-functional technology teams, delivering a modern, user-focused platform that simplifies complex processes and improves how internal teams work with data, tools, and customers. What You'll Do: Lead delivery across four tech teams (circa 80 people), with direct reports managing each stream Own the roadmap, risks, and delivery of a complex platform with executive visibility Influence senior business stakeholders and align technology with commercial goals Drive Agile best practices and improve engineering effectiveness Champion technical excellence without being hands-on in code What You Bring: Proven leadership of large-scale digital platforms Strong technical background (any stack) and experience overseeing architecture Skilled communicator with credibility at exec and frontline levels Background in complex, user-centric platforms (ideally customer or sales-focused) Deep understanding of modern delivery models and Agile ways of working Ideal for a tech leader who thrives in strategic delivery, cross-team leadership, and shaping the future of enterprise platforms.