Head of Software Engineering

Myenergi; Stallingborough Top; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean-tech manufacturer in the UK seeks a Software Development Manager to lead and mentor backend and mobile engineering teams. You will play a pivotal role in cloud-native architecture, problem-solving, and guiding technology strategies to enhance development processes. The ideal candidate has proven expertise in AWS and TypeScript, along with leadership experience in dynamic environments. This is an opportunity to influence the future of energy efficiency and sustainability while working in a supportive and innovative team.

Benefits

Free on-site EV charging

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

25 days’ holiday

Mental Health First Aiders

Career development support

Employee empowerment and autonomy

Free on-site parking

Positive, purpose-driven working environment

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Birthday leave

Long service awards

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life Celebrations vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Software Development Manager, Head of Software, or Senior Engineering Manager.
• Strong technical background with TypeScript and at least one additional backend language.
• Hands-on AWS experience, ideally using Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Strong experience designing and building cloud-native backend systems.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills, including network-level analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering team.
• Act as a hands-on technical leader, contributing to architecture and design.
• Provide architectural guidance to the backend and AWS engineering team.
• Translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions.
• Drive the use of AI-assisted development tools.

Skills

TypeScript

Go

Rust

C#

AWS

Terraform

Automated testing frameworks

SQL

NoSQL

Git-based workflows

Education

Proven experience in engineering management

Tools

AWS IoT Core

Wireshark

Job description

Putting the ‘i’ into British Innovation.

Putting the ‘i’ into Inventing the Future.

Putting the ‘i’ into Inspiring Change.

myenergi is a growing global clean‑tech manufacturer dedicated to removing the barriers to a greener future. Known for our award‑winning zappi EV charger and our intelligent home energy management ecosystem, we empower customers to control, store, and optimise their self‑generated energy.

With an expanding international presence and ambitious plans for continued global growth, we’re shaping the future of smart, flexible homes, leading innovation in solar, EV, and battery technology to create a cleaner, more sustainable future for all.

⚡️Role Summary:

You will lead, mentor, and line‑manage both backend (AWS cloud native) team and a small team of mobile developers, while remaining deeply involved in architecture, design decisions, and complex technical problem‑solving. You will act as the technical authority for the backend and AWS platform, providing peer review and architectural guidance.

⚡️Key Responsibilities:

• Line‑manage and mentor, cross‑functional engineering team covering backend and mobile development
• Act as a hands‑on technical leader, contributing directly to backend architecture, system design, and critical implementation work.
• Provide peer review and architectural guidance to the backend and AWS engineering team.
• Own and evolve the backend and cloud architecture, balancing scalability, performance, security, and cost.
• Translate business objectives and product requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Remove delivery roadblocks and coach engineers on engineering best practices, coding standards, and system design.
• Partner closely with the Mobile Tech Lead (React Native), setting technical direction collaboratively while avoiding duplication of responsibilities.
• Drive and champion the use of AI‑assisted development tools to materially increase development speed, code quality, and team productivity.
• Maintain high standards for automated testing, CI/CD, reliability, and operational excellence across backend and mobile teams.

⚡️Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Software Development Manager, Head of Software, or Senior Engineering Manager in a hands‑on role.
• Strong technical background with TypeScript, plus at least one additional backend language (e.g. Go, Rust, C#).
• Strong experience designing and building cloud‑native backend systems, including performance and cost trade‑offs.
• Hands‑on AWS experience, ideally using Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Proven experience line‑managing backend and/or mobile engineers within agile environments.
• Demonstrated ability to translate product and business requirements into robust technical architectures.
• Strong experience with Git‑based workflows and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. CircleCI).
• Expert‑level experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest and/or Vitest.
• Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including Postgres, DynamoDB, and Redis.
• Ideally proven experience integrating third‑party APIs in the energy flexibility domain (e.g. demand response and grid services).
• Excellent debugging and problem‑solving skills, including network‑level analysis (e.g. Wireshark).
• Experience with AWS IoT core and MQTT is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working in distributed, multinational teams.

⚡️Desirable:

• Experience in the energy sector, particularly energy flexibility, demand response, or grid‑interfacing systems.
• Familiarity working alongside mobile engineering teams building React Native applications.
• An understanding of electrical engineering. kW, kWh, Amps, Volts, etc.
• Experience with similar smart home devices, vehicle charge points, solar diverters, etc.

Our Core Values:

• 🌟 Positivity & Pride
• 💬 Open & Honest Communication
• 🤝 Teamwork & Kindness
• 🚀 Empowerment & Responsibility

At myenergi, our culture is shaped by the values we live every day. They guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we deliver on our mission to create a greener, more sustainable future.

What myenergi Offers You⚡️

• 🚗 Free on‑site EV charging
• 🩺 Private Medical Insurance
• 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme
• 🌴 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) + Bank Holidays
• 💚 Mental Health First Aiders across the business
• 📈 Career development and ongoing support
• 🤝 Employee empowerment and autonomy
• 🅿️ Free on‑site parking
• 🌟 A positive, purpose‑driven working environment
• 🚘 EV salary sacrifice scheme
• 🎉 Birthday leave – because everyone deserves a day off for their birthday
• 🏆 Long service awards
• 👶 Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• 💌 Life Celebrations – vouchers for birth and marriage
• 📞 Employee Assistance Programme – a free, 24/7 UK‑based counselling helpline

myenergi is committed to being an equal opportunity, diverse and inclusive employer. We want a supportive and inclusive environment where our colleagues can reach their full potential without prejudice and discrimination. We are committed to a culture where respect and understanding is fostered, and the diversity of people’s backgrounds and circumstances will be positively valued.