Posted:
11/25/2024, 10:27:08 AM
Location(s):
Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering
Our engineering department is a melting pot of some of the brightest (and kindest!) engineers in the industry.
The level of complexity of hx Renew requires a highly technical, true engineering mindset so an output of this is a deeply creative, innovative environment where we push technological boundaries, both through our work and our regular (and sometimes irregular!) hackathons.
As a Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction and delivery excellence of our engineering organisation. You will partner with senior leadership, including the VP of Engineering and Engineering Directors, to define and execute a multi-year technical strategy while working closely with our team of Staff Engineers to drive impactful outcomes.
Act as a key leader in defining and owning architecture decisions that align with hx’s goals.
Partner with the VP of Engineering, Engineering Directors, and cross-functional teams to shape and execute engineering strategy.
Collaborate with Staff Engineers to drive alignment and technical innovation across teams.
Create and maintain multi-year technical roadmaps, ensuring clarity on long-term investments and short-term deliverables.
Lead initiatives to manage technical debt, implementing proven strategies to reduce risk while maintaining delivery momentum.
Proactively optimise engineering functions to focus on high-quality software delivery, recognising that quality accelerates speed over time.
Balance short-term product delivery needs with long-term technical sustainability and system scalability.
Demonstrates deep technical expertise in complex SaaS products.
Proven track record of delivering complex projects and scaling systems in high-growth environments.
Skilled in designing, implementing, and evolving scalable, performant, and reliable systems.
Experience with creating and executing decommissioning or migration strategies for legacy systems.
Adept at identifying and leading initiatives to improve system observability, performance, and reliability.
Brings a strong product mindset, ensuring engineering solutions align with customer and business priorities.
Experienced in managing and evolving foundational technical platforms and shared services.
Deep understanding of security and compliance requirements, ensuring systems meet industry standards.
Proficient in engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code.
Skilled in using data-driven metrics, such as DORA and SLAs, to guide continuous engineering improvement.
Demonstrates the ability to mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
Proactively influences and aligns cross-functional teams around technical goals, navigating complex organisational structures.
Advocates for engineering best practices across hx, promoting a high-performance engineering culture.
Demonstrates strong communication skills, effectively collaborating with executives and senior stakeholders to prioritise technical initiatives.
Initial call with our Talent team to kick things off
Interview with VP Engineering
Skills Interview
Values Interview
We offer!
Please note that background checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with our governance policies. We handle all background checks sensitively and in full compliance with relevant regulations. All applicant data will be processed in accordance with data protection regulations and our privacy policy.
Website: https://hyperexponential.com/
Headquarter Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Employee Count: 1-10
Year Founded: 2017
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Series A
Industries: Insurance ⋅ Software