Head of IT Development

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Drive the evolution, reliability, and scalability of a core technology platform. Define technology strategy and architecture, ensure operational excellence, and lead a high-performing engineering function. Partner with Product and senior stakeholders to enable business growth and platform innovation.

Key Highlights
Define technology strategy and architecture
Ensure operational excellence
Lead a high-performing engineering function
Key Responsibilities
Define and drive the technology strategy and architecture
Ensure platform reliability and performance
Lead DevOps and infrastructure excellence
Technical Skills Required
microservices cloud distributed systems DevOps
Benefits & Perks
Euro neg + 2 x annual bonuses + benefits
Relocation support offered

Job Description


About this position


Short Description

This is a strategic and operational leadership role overseeing engineering, DevOps, platform stability, and technology execution.


Bullet Points: 

  • Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
  • Salary: Euro neg + 2 x annual bonuses + benefits
  • Experience: 7+ years of experience in IT leadership, engineering management, or platform development.


About the Role

A leading international digital organisation is seeking a Head of IT Development to drive the evolution, reliability, and scalability of its core technology platform across multiple markets. 

You will define the technology direction, ensure operational excellence, and lead a high‑performing engineering function that delivers secure, scalable, and compliant digital solutions. Working closely with Product and senior stakeholders, you will play a central role in enabling business growth and platform innovation.


What You Will Be Doing

  • Define and drive the technology strategy and architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and long‑term sustainability.
  • Own end‑to‑end delivery of platform components aligned with product and business priorities.
  • Ensure platform reliability and performance, including incident management and operational governance.
  • Lead DevOps and infrastructure excellence, improving deployment efficiency, automation, and system stability.
  • Own security and compliance across the technology landscape, ensuring adherence to regulatory and data‑protection requirements.
  • Partner closely with Product, BI, Operations, and regional teams to ensure alignment and measurable business impact.
  • Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing technology organisation with strong structure, accountability, and delivery discipline.


Does This Sound Like You?


  • 7+ years of experience in IT leadership, engineering management, or platform development.
  • Proven track record leading cross‑functional engineering teams at scale.
  • Strong understanding of modern architectures (microservices, cloud, distributed systems) and DevOps practices.
  • Comfortable operating in regulated environments with security and compliance requirements.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • A people‑centric leader who builds high‑performing, accountable teams.
  • Fluent in English.


All EU applications would be considered.

Relocation support offered.


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