Head of Digital Engineering

Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week) + regular travel to London

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance

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) are 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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This is the job

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 will I be doing?

• 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 do I 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.

Additional information

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 that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

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 to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.

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