Head of Software Engineering
A well-established software business delivering specialist solutions to customers worldwide is seeking an experienced Head of Software Engineering to lead its engineering function during a key period of change and improvement.
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take ownership of a multi-site engineering team, driving improvements across delivery, engineering quality, team performance, and operational processes. This role requires a hands-on leader who can quickly assess challenges, improve accountability, reduce delivery backlogs, and help create a more unified engineering culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a multi-site software engineering team
- Reduce support and project backlogs while improving delivery performance
- Improve engineering processes, standards, testing, and release practices
- Drive accountability, collaboration, and team cohesion
- Support modernisation initiatives and reduction of technical debt
- Provide regular delivery and progress reporting to senior leadership
Skills & Experience Required
- Strong experience leading software engineering teams
- Proven background improving delivery and engineering performance
- Experience managing technical backlogs and software delivery processes
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to drive change within complex or legacy environments
Desirable Experience
- Experience with Microsoft and legacy technology environments
- CI/CD, automated testing, and modern development practices
- Multi-site or geographically distributed team leadership
- Industrial software or manufacturing systems experience
What’s on Offer
- High-impact leadership opportunity
- Immediate start available
- Senior leadership exposure and autonomy
- Competitive salary and package
This contract role will be 5 days on site.
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Head of Software Engineering
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