Director of Technology

Technology Director | Python & AI

📍 Birmingham City Centre — ideally 4 days per week in the office, adjacent to Birmingham New Street Station

💰 Up to £120,000 + 30% Bonus + Company Car + 10% Employer Pension Contribution

Exclusive opportunity with Chapman Tate Associates

Chapman Tate Associates are delighted to be working exclusively with an industry-leading retail organisation to appoint a Technology Director who can combine strategic leadership with strong technical understanding.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a technology leader who wants to have a direct influence on the future of Python, AI, software engineering and eCommerce technology.

The business has significant ambitions around Artificial Intelligence, with investment already underway. You’ll work closely with a separate AI-focused business within the wider group to identify and implement practical AI solutions that can deliver genuine commercial value across retail and eCommerce.

This isn’t a purely strategic role.

We’re looking for someone who understands software engineering from the ground up — ideally with a strong Python / Django background — and who is comfortable getting into the detail when required.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the technology strategy

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 13

• Drive innovation across Python, software engineering, infrastructure and AI

• Shape the future of eCommerce and online retail platforms

• Identify and deliver commercially valuable AI opportunities

• Work alongside AI specialists and emerging technology teams

• Balance innovation with the reliability of a significant on-premises environment

• Champion engineering best practice, architecture and delivery

• Contribute to wider business and commercial strategy at SLT level

🧠 About You

We’re particularly interested in technology leaders who have progressed through a software development / engineering background.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Technology Director, Head of Technology, Engineering Director or similar

• Strong software development foundations

• Python experience, ideally including Django

• Experience leading and developing software engineering teams

• Strong understanding of modern eCommerce technology

• Experience within retail, eCommerce or online platforms

• Exposure to AI initiatives, automation or emerging technologies

• The ability to operate strategically without losing touch with the technology

• Strong stakeholder management and commercial awareness

💡 What's on Offer?

💷 Up to £120,000 basic salary

🎯 30% annual bonus

🚗 Company car

💰 10% employer pension contribution

🏢 Senior Leadership Team position

🤖 Significant opportunity to shape AI strategy and innovation

🐍 Opportunity to influence the evolution of Python-led software engineering

🛒 Join a highly successful, industry-leading retail organisation

If you’re a Python-focused technology leader who wants to play a major role in the next phase of AI and digital transformation within a successful retail business, we’d be very interested in speaking with you.

📩 Apply now or contact Chapman Tate Associates for a confidential discussion.

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