Job Specifications
Role: VP of Engineering
Salary: £140,000 + Equity
Location: London (5 days a week in office with some flexibility)
About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing SaaS business transforming property management through intelligent automation. Its flagship AI assistant autonomously handles up to 80% of administrative workflows - from compliance and maintenance to lettings and tenant support.
Built for the UK's regulation-driven property market, the platform helps agencies enhance capacity, reduce admin costs, and eliminate missed communications - while ensuring tenants live in safe, compliant homes with responsive support.
The Role
We're partnering with our client to appoint a VP of Engineering - a hands-on technical leader who will shape the company's engineering vision and build scalable AI-powered solutions.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, influence product direction, and play a key part in the company's next stage of growth. It's ideal for a senior engineer or tech leader with a strong product mindset and experience in AI, SaaS, or automation platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the technical development of AI-driven property management solutions
Write, review, and optimise code while maintaining engineering best practices
Manage and mentor a team of software and AI engineers
Define and evolve the technical architecture and roadmap
Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver impactful features quickly
Drive innovation across automation, AI integration, and system scalability
Ensure reliability, performance, and security across all products
Contribute to strategic planning and long-term technology direction
What You'll Bring
Strong academic background - ideally a First-Class degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of proven experience in software engineering within AI, SaaS, or automation platforms
Deep technical expertise (e.g., Python, Node.js, AI/ML integration, cloud infrastructure)
Previous experience in a leadership role within a startup or high-growth tech company
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills
A passion for building products that solve real-world problems and elevate user experience
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and significant equity package - share in the success you help create
A pivotal role in shaping engineering culture, architecture, and processes
Work alongside a talented and mission-driven team in a collaborative environment
The opportunity to redefine property management through cutting-edge AI
If you're an ambitious technical leader ready to drive innovation and scale, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.
Desired Skills and Experience
Python, Node, Node.js, AWS, Amazon Web Services, Azure, Microsoft Azure, GCP, Google Cloud Platform, VP, VP of Engineering, CTO
About the Company
Harnham provides specialist Data and AI recruitment and staffing services, along with bespoke training solutions, across multiple industry verticals, operating in the UK, the USA and EU - contact us today to discuss your requirements: info@harnham.com
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