Head of Engineering Hybrid/London, UK

We are a small but passionate development agency and consultancy focused on delivering meaningful projects in the health and wellbeing space. We pride ourselves on creating impactful digital solutions that make a real difference in people's lives. As we grow, we're looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our technical team, drive innovation, and help us continue delivering high-quality, purpose-driven work.

Formed and funded in 2013 by a team of experienced digital industry experts, Fat Fish has built a portfolio of high quality products for clients as well as generating its own intellectual property.

Recent clients include:

CardMedic, a medical communication platform formed out of the pandemic and initially used to help doctors wearing PPE communicate with patients in hospitals.

Welldoing the UK's leading matching service for therapists, counsellors and coaches

Animor, a pet tech startup building a membership community for a nation of pet owners.

Carradale Futures offers a range of digital services to transform digital health care.

About the Role

As our Head of Engineering, you will be the technical leader of our team, wearing multiple hats to ensure our projects are delivered to the highest standards. You'll mentor our developers, help streamline our processes, and work closely with the management team to identify emerging technology trends that can enhance our offerings. This role also involves supporting the technical sales process by providing expertise that helps us secure new projects.

If you're passionate about health and wellbeing, enjoy working in a close-knit team, and are ready to take on a role where you can make a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead & Mentor: Guide and develop our engineering team, fostering a positive, inclusive, and innovative culture.

Project Delivery: Collaborate with our project manager to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

Strategic Innovation: Work with the management team to identify and implement emerging technology trends relevant to our sector.

Technical Sales Support: Assist in the technical aspects of the sales process, including creating proposals and presentations for potential clients.

Operational Excellence: Implement and optimize processes to ensure our engineering team operates efficiently and effectively.

What We're Looking For

Technical Expertise: Proven experience in software development and leading engineering teams. Experience in the health and wellbeing sector is a plus.

Leadership Skills: A strong leader who can mentor and inspire a small, dynamic team.

Project Management: Experience working closely with project managers to deliver successful projects, preferably with agile methodologies.

Strategic Thinker: Ability to identify and integrate emerging technologies that align with our mission.

Sales Savvy: Experience supporting technical sales efforts, including proposal creation and client presentations.

Cultural Fit: A passion for purpose-driven work, adaptability, collaboration, and a drive for innovation.

What We Offer

Impactful Work: Be part of a team that's making a difference in the health and wellbeing space.

Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a small, supportive team where your contributions are valued.

Career Growth: Take on a leadership role with opportunities to grow as we expand.

Flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of a remote-first working environment with the flexibility to manage your work-life balance.

How To Apply

If you're excited about the opportunity to lead our engineering team and contribute to projects that truly matter, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role to .

Join us in our mission to create technology that improves lives. We can't wait to meet you!