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Location: London (hybrid working, 3 office days per week)
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance
About The AA
Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again. For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies — we have it all.
As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Head of Digital Engineering means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.
Our Chief Operating Office (COO) is the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.
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The Role
Are you a proven leader in digital engineering, ready to shape the future of technology at The AA? We’re looking for a dynamic and inclusive Head of Digital Engineering to lead our digital transformation journey, driving innovation, productivity, and excellence across our mobile and web platforms.
As Head of Digital Engineering, you’ll be accountable for the technical delivery and evolution of all digital platforms and capabilities. You’ll lead a high-performing team, championing the adoption of AI and automation to enhance the software development lifecycle and customer outcomes. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across Product, Architecture, Data, AI, and the wider COO to ensure our digital solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic goals.
What You’ll Do
Lead and develop a diverse engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Oversee the design, build, and deployment of digital solutions across mobile and web platforms.
Drive engineering productivity through AI, automation, and modern DevOps practices.
Shape technical strategy and architecture in alignment with business objectives.
Manage supplier relationships and ensure high-quality delivery across onshore and offshore teams.
Engage and influence senior stakeholders, contributing to roadmap planning and programme delivery.
What You’ll Need
Proven experience operating at ‘Head of’ level, with strong line management and leadership of complex engineering programmes.
Demonstrated success in transforming engineering teams, modernising legacy systems, and embedding agile and product-led practices.
Deep cloud engineering expertise, particularly in AWS (Azure also valued), across both mobile and web platforms.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on driving productivity, delivery alignment, and roadmap execution.
Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and a track record of delivering impactful, scalable digital solutions.
Hands-on experience with modern technologies and tools including Angular, Flutter, AWS, APIs, and Jira.
What’s in It for You
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1, plus 50% discount for family and friends
Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
Employee discount scheme with car salary sacrifice, and discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays, and more
Company-funded life assurance
Diverse learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
Plus, so much more!
Inclusion & Diversity
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best, and feel like you truly belong.
We have five communities that bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds to drive positive change.
hackajob is partnering with The AA to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.