Head of Technology – EV Systems & Solutions

Company Description

At SWARCO, we're helping shape the future of sustainable transport through innovative electric vehicle charging solutions. As part of SWARCO UK & Ireland, EVOLT Charging Ltd delivers intelligent EV charging infrastructure and smart mobility solutions that support businesses, local authorities and transport providers across the UK.

Job Description

Head of Technology – EV Systems & Solutions

Location: Home Based / Hybrid (Regular Depot Attendance Required)

Join SWARCO EVOLT Charging

We're looking for an experienced Head of Technology – EV Systems & Solutions to lead the strategic development of our software and hardware technology portfolio. This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for defining our technology roadmap, driving innovation, strengthening our cloud and software platforms, and ensuring our technology solutions continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the rapidly growing EV charging market.

Reporting to the Business Operations Director, you'll work closely with the Senior Management Team to shape the future of our technology function while leading a talented team of Software Engineers and collaborating across Sales, Product, Operations and Customer Support.

What You'll Be Doing

As Head of Technology, you'll provide both strategic and technical leadership across our EV Systems and Solutions portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, developing and mentoring a high-performing team of Software Engineers.

• Defining and delivering the technology strategy to support business growth and future innovation.

• Leading the migration to the Ampeco back-office platform and ensuring successful implementation.

• Developing EVOLT's future hardware and software propositions in partnership with OEM manufacturers and technology providers.

• Maintaining strong strategic relationships with Ampeco and key technology partners.

• Establishing robust technical governance, architecture standards and development best practice.

• Embedding security, quality assurance and vulnerability testing throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Designing and implementing end-to-end Continuous Integration (CI) and automated testing processes with clearly defined quality gates.

• Driving cloud infrastructure optimisation, performance, resilience and cost efficiency.

• Providing technical leadership across OCPP, CPMS, API integrations, AWS Cloud platforms and connected EV technologies.

• Supporting the continued development of AI-driven insights and intelligent platform capabilities.

• Working collaboratively with Sales, Product, Service Operations and Customer Support teams to ensure technology solutions align with customer and business requirements.

• Producing strategic recommendations and fact-based reporting to support Executive and Senior Leadership decision making.

• Ensuring technology risks, cyber security and compliance remain at the forefront of all development activities.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.

• Significant experience leading software engineering or technology teams.

• Strong background in cloud architecture, software platforms and enterprise technology solutions.

• Experience with OCPP, Charge Point Management Systems (CPMS), API integrations and connected technologies.

• Strong knowledge of AWS Cloud and modern cloud-based architectures.

• Experience designing, deploying and managing secure, scalable and cost-effective cloud infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of technical governance, cyber security and risk management.

• Strategic technology planning experience with the ability to align technology roadmaps to business objectives.

• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Executive-level presence with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.

• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to adapt in a fast-moving technology environment.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Right to live and work in the UK.

Desirable

• Solutions Architect Professional certification.

• Experience within the EV charging, smart mobility or connected infrastructure sector.

• Knowledge of AI-driven analytics and intelligent software platforms.

• Experience working with OEM hardware manufacturers and technology partners.

• Experience leading complex systems migration and digital transformation programmes.

What We Offer

At SWARCO, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. In return for your expertise and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Access to learning and career progression opportunities across the global SWARCO Group
• Employee discounts and benefits platform
• The opportunity to work on innovative technology that is helping shape the future of sustainable transport

Join us and become part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation where your ideas are valued and your career can thrive.

Additional Information

Why Join SWARCO?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of intelligent transport systems and sustainable mobility.

As Head of Technology, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of EVOLT's technology strategy, leading innovative software and hardware development while influencing the direction of one of the UK's leading EV charging providers.

At SWARCO, we believe in investing in our people, encouraging innovation and providing opportunities for continuous professional development. You'll work alongside passionate experts in a collaborative environment where your ideas and leadership will make a genuine impact.

SWARCO is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, religion, ethnic origin or background.

Please note: We work exclusively with our approved recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, and no agency fees will be paid where terms have not been agreed in advance.

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