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 initiat...