VP of Engineering

Summary

Join HICX as the transformational VP of Engineering and lead the scaling of our global software team. Advance the world's leading supplier data and information management software, directly impacting customer experience and company growth. Execute the technology strategy, champion operational excellence, and ensure high-velocity product delivery. Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team, fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Refine processes and best practices to enhance team performance and product impact. This role requires a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about leveraging technology for business outcomes.

Requirements

• Track record of success delivering scalable enterprise software solutions on time and within budget
• Experience leading global engineering teams (40+ people), with success hiring, coaching, and scaling organizations
• Deep understanding of Agile, engineering best practices, and product lifecycle management to drive predictable, high-velocity product delivery
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution when needed
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in senior leadership roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

Responsibilities

• Define and implement engineering strategies, standards, and best practices to ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure software
• Collaborate with Product Management, the CTO, Support, and Professional Services to develop a competitive roadmap that balances technical priorities with customer-facing features
• Own the end-to-end execution of the roadmap, ensuring strategic planning, on-time delivery and budget adherence
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain HICX’s competitive edge
• Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing engineering team
• Foster a collaborative, customer-centric culture of continuous learning and innovation
• Define department goals to achieve HICX company objectives. Define and track key performance indicators for engineering productivity and product success
• Communicate engineering strategies, plans, and progress clearly across technical and executive teams
• Contribute to company strategy as a senior executive, ensuring technology and business objectives are aligned

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with B2B products, low-code platforms, AI, data and integration platforms

Benefits

• Work from anywhere within UK - we are a fully remote company. We have a London Office for UK-based employees who wants a change of scenery
• Private health insurance
• Flexible PTO - We offer 25 days of paid holiday per year + England Bank Holidays
• Connect and socialize with the team during our company socials and off-site events
• We celebrate special occasions with you - like your birthday! Additional PTO for all employees during their birthdays
• Receive Competitive Pay - Our team makes sure to provide a highly competitive rate based on your skills and location
• Work with a diverse, international team
• Tons of amazing career opportunities in a fast-growing in-demand industry