An innovative property tech firm in the UK is seeking a second line risk partner to oversee technology and cyber risks. The role involves advising on risk management, compliance culture, and engaging with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of second line risk management experience, with strong knowledge of FCA regulations. The position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000, along with bonus and benefits, and a chance to influence high-impact projects in the property industry.
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
An innovative property tech firm in the UK is seeking a second line risk partner to oversee technology and cyber risks. The role involves advising on risk management, compliance culture, and engaging with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of second line risk management experience, with strong knowledge of FCA regulations. The position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000, along with bonus and benefits, and a chance to influence high-impact projects in the property industry.
Hi, we're PEXA! We know you'll Google us before applying, so let's keep this brief. PEXA revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper-based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world-first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, we're helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week. We're passionate about solving problems for our customers - always striving to set the standard for how property is bought and sold. Being awarded as one of the best places to work in Australia is a recognition of our culture and commitment to innovation, customers and our community. We're growing fast, that is where you come in. We believe our success in Australia is worth sharing and that our proven technology will advance how the UK buys and sells homes. Establishing ourselves within the UK in late 2020, we are committed to collaborating with lawyers, conveyancers, lenders, government and the property industry, to set the new standard for both remortgages and buying and selling property. We are seeking a commercially minded, second line Risk Partner to join the UK group risk function where technology risk management plays a critical role in safeguarding the group. This is a hands on role with responsibility for advice, overseeing regulatory change and monitoring and embedding a strong risk & compliance culture across these functional lines. This is a second line risk partner role that oversees technology and cyber risks - it does not design or operate cyber security controls. This role will work in close partnership with senior leadership teams across Product, IT, Cyber, Information Security and Operational Resilience with the IT and Product functions. You will provide independent advice, oversight, monitoring and constructive challenge to these functions on their management of technology and cyber security risks. The role acts as a specialist advisor to ensure risk remain with UK defined risk appetite. The role holder will be expected to take end to end ownership across risk advisory & guidance, risk oversight and support with regulatory returns (including REP0018 submission on IT Security & Operational Risk). Key Accountabilities Second Line Oversight: Provide oversight, review and challenge of the cyber risk profile and cyber control environment. Highlight control gaps and collaborate with control owners on remediation plans. Review & assess changes to technology platform and products that impact UK group risks & risk profile. Contribute towards the development and enhancement of technology risk framework and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory expectations. Business Partnering & Advisory: Be the subject matter expert to IT and Product functional leaders, providing guidance on risk identification, controls improvements and risk mitigation for new product features, projects, contracts or business change. Proactive risk engagement and early intervention by engaging early during solution design, procurement etc for IT and product changes to assess risks. Risk Framework Embedding: Drive the adoption of the UK Risk Framework, ensuring processes align with standards. Risk & Control Self Assessments (RCSAs): Reporting & Governance: Controls, Compliance & Regulation: Incident & Issue Management: Support the resolution of risk events, perform root cause analysis and ensure learnings are translated into actionable improvements. Monitoring & Assurance: Track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to identify emerging trends. Conduct in depth reviews of the Product, IT & Cyber function, their adoption & implementation of technology and reporting to risk matters to oversight committees. Perform risk based deep dives to identify and understand product, technology and cyber security related risk drivers and work in partnership with the first line function to identify key programmes/tasks to address these. This is expected across core technology risk domains of resilience and continuity, cloud and third party, data governance and protection, generative AI and broader AI adoption, technology delivery and change. Design, recommend and complete assurance programmes and controls testing, feeding results into risk assessments and reporting. Skills & Experience At least 5 years' experience within second line risk management with an EMI, payments or fintech. Prior experience in technology risk management and compliance within regulated environment. Strong understanding of technology, cyber risk, resilience, IT controls & governance frameworks. Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Deep understanding of risk management principles (eg ISO 31000, COSO). Strong working knowledge of FCA regulation for EMIs and UK regulatory landscape, including ICO. Practical, commercial approach to risk management. Ability to manage complex analysis, interpret regulatory standards and provide high quality oversight. Demonstrable ability to integrate risk management and control frameworks with sharp commercial insight, enabling responsible and scalable business growth. Excellent analytical & problem solving skills, with a track record of driving root cause analysis and effective solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively. Strong organisational skills & experience working in a fast paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines. Strong analysis skills to translate complex risk issues into actionable business insights. Professional qualification in Risk Management desirable. £90,000 - £100,000 a year + Bonus + Benefits Why become a PEXArian? Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We're a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA - we love what we do and we're proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn't be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience. Your growth We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools. Your wellness We care about your holistic wellbeing. Your work/life blend We know that work is just one aspect of your life - we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work. Sounds like you? We at PEXA are ready so if this role sounds like you apply today. To be conducted as part of post offer employment checks: The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at GDPR Compliance Digital Completion UK Limited (trading name "PEXA"), Optima Legal Services Limited (trading name "Optima Legal") and Smoove Limited(a holding company which comprises of the following wholly owned trading Subsidiary companies: United Legal Services Limited, United Home Services Limited, Legal-Eye Limited, and Amity Law Limited) are all owned directly by DigCom UK Holdings Limited, which is a wholly owned Subsidiary of PEXA Group Limited in Australia (ACN ; ASX: PXA) (referred tocollectively as"PEXA Group"). When we process your applicant personal data for recruitment purposes, we do so as a controller. If as part of the recruitment process, we share your personal data with another company within the PEXA Group, that company may process your personal data as either an independent controller or, in certain circumstances, a joint controller. By applying for this role, you consent to us processing your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018, and further information can be found in our privacy notice.
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Hi, we're PEXA! We know you'll Google us before applying, so let's keep this brief. PEXA revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper-based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world-first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, we're helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week. We're passionate about solving problems for our customers - always striving to set the standard for how property is bought and sold. Being awarded as one of the best places to work in Australia is a recognition of our culture and commitment to innovation, customers and our community. We're growing fast, that is where you come in. We believe our success in Australia is worth sharing and that our proven technology will advance how the UK buys and sells homes. Establishing ourselves within the UK in late 2020, we are committed to collaborating with lawyers, conveyancers, lenders, government and the property industry, to set the new standard for both remortgages and buying and selling property. We are seeking a commercially minded, second line Risk Partner to join the UK group risk function where technology risk management plays a critical role in safeguarding the group. This is a hands on role with responsibility for advice, overseeing regulatory change and monitoring and embedding a strong risk & compliance culture across these functional lines. This is a second line risk partner role that oversees technology and cyber risks - it does not design or operate cyber security controls. This role will work in close partnership with senior leadership teams across Product, IT, Cyber, Information Security and Operational Resilience with the IT and Product functions. You will provide independent advice, oversight, monitoring and constructive challenge to these functions on their management of technology and cyber security risks. The role acts as a specialist advisor to ensure risk remain with UK defined risk appetite. The role holder will be expected to take end to end ownership across risk advisory & guidance, risk oversight and support with regulatory returns (including REP0018 submission on IT Security & Operational Risk). Key Accountabilities Second Line Oversight: Provide oversight, review and challenge of the cyber risk profile and cyber control environment. Highlight control gaps and collaborate with control owners on remediation plans. Review & assess changes to technology platform and products that impact UK group risks & risk profile. Contribute towards the development and enhancement of technology risk framework and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory expectations. Business Partnering & Advisory: Be the subject matter expert to IT and Product functional leaders, providing guidance on risk identification, controls improvements and risk mitigation for new product features, projects, contracts or business change. Proactive risk engagement and early intervention by engaging early during solution design, procurement etc for IT and product changes to assess risks. Risk Framework Embedding: Drive the adoption of the UK Risk Framework, ensuring processes align with standards. Risk & Control Self Assessments (RCSAs): Reporting & Governance: Controls, Compliance & Regulation: Incident & Issue Management: Support the resolution of risk events, perform root cause analysis and ensure learnings are translated into actionable improvements. Monitoring & Assurance: Track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to identify emerging trends. Conduct in depth reviews of the Product, IT & Cyber function, their adoption & implementation of technology and reporting to risk matters to oversight committees. Perform risk based deep dives to identify and understand product, technology and cyber security related risk drivers and work in partnership with the first line function to identify key programmes/tasks to address these. This is expected across core technology risk domains of resilience and continuity, cloud and third party, data governance and protection, generative AI and broader AI adoption, technology delivery and change. Design, recommend and complete assurance programmes and controls testing, feeding results into risk assessments and reporting. Skills & Experience At least 5 years' experience within second line risk management with an EMI, payments or fintech. Prior experience in technology risk management and compliance within regulated environment. Strong understanding of technology, cyber risk, resilience, IT controls & governance frameworks. Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Deep understanding of risk management principles (eg ISO 31000, COSO). Strong working knowledge of FCA regulation for EMIs and UK regulatory landscape, including ICO. Practical, commercial approach to risk management. Ability to manage complex analysis, interpret regulatory standards and provide high quality oversight. Demonstrable ability to integrate risk management and control frameworks with sharp commercial insight, enabling responsible and scalable business growth. Excellent analytical & problem solving skills, with a track record of driving root cause analysis and effective solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively. Strong organisational skills & experience working in a fast paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines. Strong analysis skills to translate complex risk issues into actionable business insights. Professional qualification in Risk Management desirable. £90,000 - £100,000 a year + Bonus + Benefits Why become a PEXArian? Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We're a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA - we love what we do and we're proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn't be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience. Your growth We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools. Your wellness We care about your holistic wellbeing. Your work/life blend We know that work is just one aspect of your life - we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work. Sounds like you? We at PEXA are ready so if this role sounds like you apply today. To be conducted as part of post offer employment checks: The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at GDPR Compliance Digital Completion UK Limited (trading name "PEXA"), Optima Legal Services Limited (trading name "Optima Legal") and Smoove Limited(a holding company which comprises of the following wholly owned trading Subsidiary companies: United Legal Services Limited, United Home Services Limited, Legal-Eye Limited, and Amity Law Limited) are all owned directly by DigCom UK Holdings Limited, which is a wholly owned Subsidiary of PEXA Group Limited in Australia (ACN ; ASX: PXA) (referred tocollectively as"PEXA Group"). When we process your applicant personal data for recruitment purposes, we do so as a controller. If as part of the recruitment process, we share your personal data with another company within the PEXA Group, that company may process your personal data as either an independent controller or, in certain circumstances, a joint controller. By applying for this role, you consent to us processing your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018, and further information can be found in our privacy notice.
Hi, we're PEXA! We know you'll Google us before applying, so let's keep this brief. PEXA revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper-based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, we're helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week. We're passionate about solving problems for our customers - always striving to set the standard for how property is bought and sold. Being awarded as one of the best places to work in Australia is a recognition of our culture and commitment to innovation, customers and our community. We're growing fast, that is where you come in. We believe our success in Australia is worth sharing and that our proven technology will advance how the UK buys and sells homes. Establishing ourselves within the UK in late 2020, we are committed to collaborating with lawyers, conveyancers, lenders, government and the property industry, to set the new standard for both remortgages and buying and selling property. We are seeking a commercially minded, second line risk partner to join the UK group risk function. This is a hands on role with responsibility for advice, overseeing regulatory change and monitoring and embedding a strong risk & compliance culture across these functional lines. This is a second line risk partner role that oversees technology and cyber risks - it does not design or operate cyber security controls This role will work in close partnership with senior leadership teams across Operations, HR, Finance and Legal and will play a pivotal role embedding a strong risk & compliance culture across these functional lines and will act as the critical link between the central risk function and functional business units. Key Accountabilities Second line oversight: Provide oversight, review and challenge of risk profile and controls environment Highlight control gaps and collaborate with control owners on remediation plans Contribute towards the development and enhancement of UK risk framework and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory expectations Business Partnering & Advisory Be the subject matter expert to functional leaders, providing guidance on risk identification and mitigation for new projects, contracts or business changes Provide constructive challenge & commercially orientated risk insights to support sustainable business growth Act as a key contact on risk topics for senior management and other stakeholders Risk Framework Embedding Drive the adoption of the UK Risk Framework, ensuring processes align with standards Represent the UK Risk management function in governance committees Risk & Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) Reporting & Governance Incident & Issue Management Monitoring & Assurance: Track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to identify emerging trends Financial Risk Oversight Skills and Experience At least 5 years experience within second line risk management with an EMI, payments or fintech Deep understanding of risk management principles (eg ISO 31000, COSO) Strong working knowledge of FCA regulation for EMIs and UK regulatory landscape Practical, commercial approach to risk management Ability to manage complex analysis, interpret regulatory standards and provide high quality oversight Demonstrable ability to integrate risk management and control frameworks with sharp commercial insight, enabling responsible and scalable business growth Excellent analytical & problem solving skills, with a track record of driving root cause analysis and effective solutions Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively Strong organisational skills & experience working in a fast paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines Strong analysis skills to translate complex risk issues into actionable business insights Confident and credible in interactions with business stakeholders (Operations, Change, Px & Finance) with deep technical expertise to provide challenge, support and oversight of risk matters Professional qualification in Risk Management desirable £80,000 - £85,000 a year + Bonus + Benefits Why become a PEXArian? Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We're a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA - we love what we do and we're proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn't be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience. Here's a snapshot of what your life at PEXA could look like: Your growth: We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools. Your wellness: We care about your holistic wellbeing Your work/life blend: We know that work is just one aspect of your life - we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work. Sounds like you? We at PEXA are ready so if this role sounds like you apply today. To be conducted as part of post offer employment checks: The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at Cifas. GDPR Compliance Digital Completion UK Limited (trading name "PEXA"), Optima Legal Services Limited (trading name "Optima Legal") and Smoove Limited(a holding company which comprises of the following wholly owned trading Subsidiary companies: United Legal Services Limited, United Home Services Limited, Legal-Eye Limited, and Amity Law Limited) are all owned directly by DigCom UK Holdings Limited, which is a wholly owned Subsidiary of PEXA Group Limited in Australia (ACN ; ASX: PXA) (referred tocollectively as"PEXA Group"). When we processyour applicant personal data for recruitment purposes, we do so as a controller. If as part of the recruitment process, we share your personal data with anothercompany within thePEXA Group, that company may process your personal data as either an independent controller or, in certain circumstances, a joint controller. By applying for this role, you consent to us processing your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018, and further information can be found in our privacy notice
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Hi, we're PEXA! We know you'll Google us before applying, so let's keep this brief. PEXA revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper-based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, we're helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week. We're passionate about solving problems for our customers - always striving to set the standard for how property is bought and sold. Being awarded as one of the best places to work in Australia is a recognition of our culture and commitment to innovation, customers and our community. We're growing fast, that is where you come in. We believe our success in Australia is worth sharing and that our proven technology will advance how the UK buys and sells homes. Establishing ourselves within the UK in late 2020, we are committed to collaborating with lawyers, conveyancers, lenders, government and the property industry, to set the new standard for both remortgages and buying and selling property. We are seeking a commercially minded, second line risk partner to join the UK group risk function. This is a hands on role with responsibility for advice, overseeing regulatory change and monitoring and embedding a strong risk & compliance culture across these functional lines. This is a second line risk partner role that oversees technology and cyber risks - it does not design or operate cyber security controls This role will work in close partnership with senior leadership teams across Operations, HR, Finance and Legal and will play a pivotal role embedding a strong risk & compliance culture across these functional lines and will act as the critical link between the central risk function and functional business units. Key Accountabilities Second line oversight: Provide oversight, review and challenge of risk profile and controls environment Highlight control gaps and collaborate with control owners on remediation plans Contribute towards the development and enhancement of UK risk framework and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory expectations Business Partnering & Advisory Be the subject matter expert to functional leaders, providing guidance on risk identification and mitigation for new projects, contracts or business changes Provide constructive challenge & commercially orientated risk insights to support sustainable business growth Act as a key contact on risk topics for senior management and other stakeholders Risk Framework Embedding Drive the adoption of the UK Risk Framework, ensuring processes align with standards Represent the UK Risk management function in governance committees Risk & Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) Reporting & Governance Incident & Issue Management Monitoring & Assurance: Track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to identify emerging trends Financial Risk Oversight Skills and Experience At least 5 years experience within second line risk management with an EMI, payments or fintech Deep understanding of risk management principles (eg ISO 31000, COSO) Strong working knowledge of FCA regulation for EMIs and UK regulatory landscape Practical, commercial approach to risk management Ability to manage complex analysis, interpret regulatory standards and provide high quality oversight Demonstrable ability to integrate risk management and control frameworks with sharp commercial insight, enabling responsible and scalable business growth Excellent analytical & problem solving skills, with a track record of driving root cause analysis and effective solutions Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively Strong organisational skills & experience working in a fast paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines Strong analysis skills to translate complex risk issues into actionable business insights Confident and credible in interactions with business stakeholders (Operations, Change, Px & Finance) with deep technical expertise to provide challenge, support and oversight of risk matters Professional qualification in Risk Management desirable £80,000 - £85,000 a year + Bonus + Benefits Why become a PEXArian? Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We're a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA - we love what we do and we're proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn't be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience. Here's a snapshot of what your life at PEXA could look like: Your growth: We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools. Your wellness: We care about your holistic wellbeing Your work/life blend: We know that work is just one aspect of your life - we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work. Sounds like you? We at PEXA are ready so if this role sounds like you apply today. To be conducted as part of post offer employment checks: The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at Cifas. GDPR Compliance Digital Completion UK Limited (trading name "PEXA"), Optima Legal Services Limited (trading name "Optima Legal") and Smoove Limited(a holding company which comprises of the following wholly owned trading Subsidiary companies: United Legal Services Limited, United Home Services Limited, Legal-Eye Limited, and Amity Law Limited) are all owned directly by DigCom UK Holdings Limited, which is a wholly owned Subsidiary of PEXA Group Limited in Australia (ACN ; ASX: PXA) (referred tocollectively as"PEXA Group"). When we processyour applicant personal data for recruitment purposes, we do so as a controller. If as part of the recruitment process, we share your personal data with anothercompany within thePEXA Group, that company may process your personal data as either an independent controller or, in certain circumstances, a joint controller. By applying for this role, you consent to us processing your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018, and further information can be found in our privacy notice
Hi, we're PEXA! We know you'll Google us before applying, so let's keep this brief. PEXA revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, we're helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week. We're passionate about solving problems for our customers - always striving to set the standard for how property is bought and sold. Being awarded as one of the best places to work in Australia is a recognition of our culture and commitment to innovation, customers and our community. We're growing fast, that is where you come in. We believe our success in Australia is worth sharing and that our proven technology will advance how the UK buys and sells homes. Establishing ourselves within the UK in late 2020, we are committed to collaborating with lawyers, conveyancers, lenders, government and the property industry, to set the new standard for both remortgages and buying and selling property. Why become a PEXArian? Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We're a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA - we love what we do and we're proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn't be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience. Your life at PEXA Your growth We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools. Your wellness We care about your holistic wellbeing. Your work/life blend We know that work is just one aspect of your life - we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work. Role Overview As Head of Engineering and Architecture at PEXA UK, you will own the engineering function and technical vision across our UK technology organisation. Working directly with the CTO, you'll define and execute technical strategy, lead engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions, and build the engineering capability that powers PEXA's growth. This role combines strategic technical direction with operational excellence - from hands on architectural guidance to talent development and stakeholder collaboration. Our Ethos We believe in autonomous engineering teams where every engineer owns quality from development through production. As Head of Engineering and Architecture, you will shape this culture of ownership and build the engineering capability that enables PEXA UK's growth. You'll champion shift left testing practices and promote T shaped skill development. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the technical direction of a transformative property technology company. Key Responsibilities Technical Strategy & Architecture Define and drive the engineering vision, architecture principles, and technical roadmap for PEXA UK Own product and solution architecture with focus on quality, scalability, and operational resilience in a highly integrated ecosystem Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural governance across all teams Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and AI capabilities to maintain competitive advantage Engineering Leadership & Delivery Lead and scale engineering teams, driving delivery of complex programmes with significant business impact Build, mentor, and inspire high performing teams, fostering innovation and continuous learning Define and drive OKRs for engineering quality, delivery velocity, and platform reliability Drive operational excellence with strong focus on SLOs and data driven decision making People Leadership & Talent Development Hire and grow the next generation of engineering leadership through coaching and performance management Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent, setting a high bar and leading by example Conduct effective 1:1s with direct reports, providing career guidance and actionable feedback Strategic Partnership Partner with Product, Design, and Operations to shape and deliver strategic product roadmaps Translate business requirements into technical solutions that deliver measurable customer value Manage engineering budgets, resources, and vendor relationships Essential Skills & Experience Technical Background Deep technical background with hands on experience in backend systems, microservices, and distributed architectures Strong full stack foundation: .NET Core, Node.js, Python, Kotlin, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker) Track record of delivering high scale, reliable, and secure platforms for enterprise customers Knowledge of modern engineering practices: TDD, DDD, CI/CD, infrastructure as code Leadership Skills Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in high growth technology environments Experience leading and scaling 4 5 teams, people, ideally including offshore partners Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and retain high performing teams Excellent communication with ability to influence across teams and seniority levels Strategic thinker comfortable in fast paced, ambiguous environments Nice To Have Experience in financial services, property technology, or regulated industries Experience leading distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks: LangChain, Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock, GitHub Copilot Experience with modern data platforms: Databricks, Snowflake, dbt Background in DevSecOps or platform engineering £120,000 - £130,000 a year Sounds like you? We at PEXA are ready so if this role sounds like you apply today. Post offer employment checks The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at GDPR Compliance Digital Completion UK Limited (trading name "PEXA"), Optima Legal Services Limited (trading name "Optima Legal") and Smoove Limited (a holding company which comprises of the following wholly owned trading subsidiary companies: United Legal Services Limited, United Home Services Limited, Legal Eye Limited, and Amity Law Limited) are all owned directly by DigCom UK Holdings Limited, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of PEXA Group Limited in Australia (ACN ; ASX: PXA) (referred collectively as "PEXA Group"). When we process your applicant personal data for recruitment purposes, we do so as a controller. If as part of the recruitment process, we share your personal data with another company within the PEXA Group, that company may process your personal data as either an independent controller or, in certain circumstances, a joint controller. By applying for this role, you consent to us processing your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018, and further information can be found in our privacy notice
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Hi, we're PEXA! We know you'll Google us before applying, so let's keep this brief. PEXA revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, we're helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week. We're passionate about solving problems for our customers - always striving to set the standard for how property is bought and sold. Being awarded as one of the best places to work in Australia is a recognition of our culture and commitment to innovation, customers and our community. We're growing fast, that is where you come in. We believe our success in Australia is worth sharing and that our proven technology will advance how the UK buys and sells homes. Establishing ourselves within the UK in late 2020, we are committed to collaborating with lawyers, conveyancers, lenders, government and the property industry, to set the new standard for both remortgages and buying and selling property. Why become a PEXArian? Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We're a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA - we love what we do and we're proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn't be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience. Your life at PEXA Your growth We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools. Your wellness We care about your holistic wellbeing. Your work/life blend We know that work is just one aspect of your life - we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work. Role Overview As Head of Engineering and Architecture at PEXA UK, you will own the engineering function and technical vision across our UK technology organisation. Working directly with the CTO, you'll define and execute technical strategy, lead engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions, and build the engineering capability that powers PEXA's growth. This role combines strategic technical direction with operational excellence - from hands on architectural guidance to talent development and stakeholder collaboration. Our Ethos We believe in autonomous engineering teams where every engineer owns quality from development through production. As Head of Engineering and Architecture, you will shape this culture of ownership and build the engineering capability that enables PEXA UK's growth. You'll champion shift left testing practices and promote T shaped skill development. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the technical direction of a transformative property technology company. Key Responsibilities Technical Strategy & Architecture Define and drive the engineering vision, architecture principles, and technical roadmap for PEXA UK Own product and solution architecture with focus on quality, scalability, and operational resilience in a highly integrated ecosystem Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural governance across all teams Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and AI capabilities to maintain competitive advantage Engineering Leadership & Delivery Lead and scale engineering teams, driving delivery of complex programmes with significant business impact Build, mentor, and inspire high performing teams, fostering innovation and continuous learning Define and drive OKRs for engineering quality, delivery velocity, and platform reliability Drive operational excellence with strong focus on SLOs and data driven decision making People Leadership & Talent Development Hire and grow the next generation of engineering leadership through coaching and performance management Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent, setting a high bar and leading by example Conduct effective 1:1s with direct reports, providing career guidance and actionable feedback Strategic Partnership Partner with Product, Design, and Operations to shape and deliver strategic product roadmaps Translate business requirements into technical solutions that deliver measurable customer value Manage engineering budgets, resources, and vendor relationships Essential Skills & Experience Technical Background Deep technical background with hands on experience in backend systems, microservices, and distributed architectures Strong full stack foundation: .NET Core, Node.js, Python, Kotlin, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker) Track record of delivering high scale, reliable, and secure platforms for enterprise customers Knowledge of modern engineering practices: TDD, DDD, CI/CD, infrastructure as code Leadership Skills Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in high growth technology environments Experience leading and scaling 4 5 teams, people, ideally including offshore partners Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and retain high performing teams Excellent communication with ability to influence across teams and seniority levels Strategic thinker comfortable in fast paced, ambiguous environments Nice To Have Experience in financial services, property technology, or regulated industries Experience leading distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks: LangChain, Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock, GitHub Copilot Experience with modern data platforms: Databricks, Snowflake, dbt Background in DevSecOps or platform engineering £120,000 - £130,000 a year Sounds like you? We at PEXA are ready so if this role sounds like you apply today. Post offer employment checks The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at GDPR Compliance Digital Completion UK Limited (trading name "PEXA"), Optima Legal Services Limited (trading name "Optima Legal") and Smoove Limited (a holding company which comprises of the following wholly owned trading subsidiary companies: United Legal Services Limited, United Home Services Limited, Legal Eye Limited, and Amity Law Limited) are all owned directly by DigCom UK Holdings Limited, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of PEXA Group Limited in Australia (ACN ; ASX: PXA) (referred collectively as "PEXA Group"). When we process your applicant personal data for recruitment purposes, we do so as a controller. If as part of the recruitment process, we share your personal data with another company within the PEXA Group, that company may process your personal data as either an independent controller or, in certain circumstances, a joint controller. 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A leading property technology company in the UK is seeking a Head of Engineering and Architecture. In this strategic role, you will shape the engineering vision and lead teams driving complex projects that deliver tangible customer value. Applicants should have extensive experience with backend systems and a strong track record in team leadership. The position offers a salary range of £120,000 to £130,000, fostering both personal and professional growth in a rapidly evolving industry.
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
A leading property technology company in the UK is seeking a Head of Engineering and Architecture. In this strategic role, you will shape the engineering vision and lead teams driving complex projects that deliver tangible customer value. Applicants should have extensive experience with backend systems and a strong track record in team leadership. The position offers a salary range of £120,000 to £130,000, fostering both personal and professional growth in a rapidly evolving industry.