Head of Software Engineering Jobs

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Head of Software Engineering (NodeJS) South Yorkshire, £100k

Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Akkodis
Head of Software Engineering (NodeJS) South Yorkshire 100k Opportunities like this simply do not come around that often. My industry-leading Technology client have created a newly formed role of Head of Software Engineering to lead, motivate and inspire a team whilst driving their incredibly ambitious tech roadmap. Their flagship SaaS … within its industry across the UK and Europe with over 500 customers utilising it. But what I love about it, is that they haven't even scratched the surface of where they intend to take it. It is continuously evolving as a platform, as they anticipate the delivery of an exciting multi-year road-map as they continue … to on-board new customers. Their CTO feels it is the exactly the right time to bring in a top-notch Head of Software to lead, motivate and inspire their talented Software Engineering team and this is where you come in! I'm looking for a seasoned, inspirational Tech Leader and one that knows exactly More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 90,000 - 100,000 Annual
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Head of Software Engineering (NodeJS) South Yorkshire, £100k

South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Akkodis
Head of Software Engineering (NodeJS) South Yorkshire £100k Opportunities like this simply do not come around that often. My industry-leading Technology client have created a newly formed role of Head of Software Engineering to lead, motivate and inspire a team whilst driving their incredibly ambitious tech roadmap. Their flagship SaaS … within its industry across the UK and Europe with over 500 customers utilising it. But what I love about it, is that they haven't even scratched the surface of where they intend to take it. It is continuously evolving as a platform, as they anticipate the delivery of an exciting multi-year road-map as they continue … to on-board new customers. Their CTO feels it is the exactly the right time to bring in a top-notch Head of Software to lead, motivate and inspire their talented Software Engineering team.. and this is where you come in! I'm looking for a seasoned, inspirational Tech Leader and one that knows exactly More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £90000 - £100000/annum
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Head of Software Engineering

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Eurochange
Head of Software Engineering Location: Essex House, Stevenage Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 Hours: 40 hours per week, hybrid Reporting to: Technology Director How you'll support our purpose: As Head of Software Engineering, you'll lead the transformation of our cloud-first application platforms, bringing innovation, structure and vision to … how we develop at eurochange. With full ownership of our bespoke software services, you'll define and shape systems that are secure, scalable, and fit for the future. You'll work closely with our Technology Director and wider teams to ensure the applications we build are aligned to business goals, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and are robust enough … to scale with our ambitious growth. Software Engineering Leadership Own the design, development, and continuous improvement of eurochange's bespoke software platforms Lead, mentor and grow the internal software development team and guide offshore contributors Define technical architecture, development frameworks, and solution standards Oversee delivery of secure, reliable and scalable systems across web, mobile More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £90,000
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Head of Software Engineering (Arup Digital Products)

Smethwick, England, United Kingdom
ARUP-5
years, guiding how we shape a better world. Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it! The Opportunity As the Head of Software Engineering in the Arup Digital Products (ADP) group, this role serves as a technology leader, delivering products that … advance our mission of engineering a more sustainable world. ADP is responsible for delivering a wide range of products to the external market. Currently, ADP develops and markets Arup’s products related to Ansys LS-DYNA (the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment) and is initiating a program of investment in new products. In this role, the Head of Software Engineering will lead multiple software development teams across a portfolio of products, beginning with the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment. With experience in developing digital solutions to support engineering and design workflows, this individual will define and implement technology strategies and roadmaps that empower teams to deliver high-quality products. Operating across More ❯
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Contract - Head of Software / Senior Engineering Manager

Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
Contract - Interim Head of Software Development/Senior Engineering Manager Location: Hybrid - Bristol (2-4 Times a Month - Flexible) Rate: £600 Inside IR35 (via Umbrella) Contract: 6 Months Platform Stack: TypeScript, ReactJS, NextJS, AWS, Java/Node Backend We are seeking a senior technology leader to drive high-impact, business-critical transformation initiatives across a modern … digital platform. This role demands strong architectural vision, delivery oversight, and stakeholder engagement across multiple agile engineering teams. The Role You will operate in a strategic, hands-off technical leadership capacity, supporting four agile teams (~40 engineers) through large-scale platform modernisation efforts. While you will not have direct line management responsibilities, you will be accountable for technical alignment … AWS. Core Responsibilities Provide architectural guidance and ensure alignment with programme-wide technical strategy Champion DevOps practices and support CI/CD, observability, and cloud-native tooling adoption Represent engineering within programme-level forums, planning sessions, and governance routines Ensure delivery is technically robust, scalable, and aligns with evolving business goals Mentor senior engineers and technical leads to uplift More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £500 - £600 per day
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Head of Software Engineering - International Payments

United Kingdom
ECOM
Head of Software Engineering - International Payments Location: Edinburgh Department: Technology/Payments Engineering Full-time Permanent Competitive Salary Up to £155,000 + Bonus + Benefits Lead the Future of Global Payments Technology Are you a strategic technology leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and driving innovation at scale? This long … standing and flagship organisation are looking for a dynamic Head of Software Engineering to lead their International Payments engineering division - the powerhouse behind their cross-border transaction systems. About the Role As Head of Software Engineering, you will shape the technical vision and engineering strategy for our global payments infrastructure. … You'll lead a team of engineering managers and senior developers across multiple regions, ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-availability solutions that support millions of transactions daily. You'll work closely with Product, Architecture, Compliance, and Operations to ensure our technology meets the highest standards - from regulatory compliance to real-time performance. What More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Engineering – International Payments

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
ECOM
Head of Software Engineering – International Payments 📍 Location: Edinburgh 💼 Department: Technology/Payments Engineering 🕒 Full-time | Permanent | Competitive Salary Up to £155,000 + Bonus + Benefits Lead the Future of Global Payments Technology Are you a strategic technology leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and driving innovation at scale? This long … standing and flagship organisation are looking for a dynamic Head of Software Engineering to lead their International Payments engineering division – the powerhouse behind their cross-border transaction systems. About the Role As Head of Software Engineering, you will shape the technical vision and engineering strategy for our global payments infrastructure. … You'll lead a team of engineering managers and senior developers across multiple regions, ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-availability solutions that support millions of transactions daily. You’ll work closely with Product, Architecture, Compliance, and Operations to ensure our technology meets the highest standards – from regulatory compliance to real-time performance. What More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering - International Payments

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
InterQuest Group (UK) Limited
Head of Software Engineering – International Payments Location: Edinburgh Department: Technology/Payments Engineering Full-time | Permanent | Competitive Salary Up to £155,000 + Bonus + Benefits Lead the Future of Global Payments Technology Are you a strategic technology leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and driving innovation at scale? This long … standing and flagship organisation are looking for a dynamic Head of Software Engineering to lead their International Payments engineering division – the powerhouse behind their cross-border transaction systems. About the Role As Head of Software Engineering, you will shape the technical vision and engineering strategy for our global payments infrastructure. … You'll lead a team of engineering managers and senior developers across multiple regions, ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-availability solutions that support millions of transactions daily. You'll work closely with Product, Architecture, Compliance, and Operations to ensure our technology meets the highest standards – from regulatory compliance to real-time performance. What More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Head of Software Engineering

United Kingdom
Ipsum Group
Lead and manage a team of application developers, system architects, and IT professionals under the Business Application, Development & Reporting division. Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for business applications in alignment with the company's goals. A full review of the applications is required and an End-State Architecture plan produced & executed. Lead digital transformation projects, ensuring they … are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee the lifecycle of application development projects from inception to deployment. Principal Accountabilities: Lead and manage a team of application developers, system architects, and IT professionals. Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluations of team members. Develop … and implement the strategic roadmap for business applications in alignment with the company's goals. A full review of the applications is required and an End-State Architecture plan produced & executed. Lead digital transformation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Engineering

Birmingham, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Breath HR
Role Birmingham Bank are looking for dynamic and experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead and grow our software development teams, drive innovation and deliver high quality products. Leading a team of engineers, you'll be responsible for shaping the Banks software architecture, engineering processes and the delivery of key technology initiatives in line with … the doors to better experiences, we'd like to hear from you. Responsibilities Reporting into the Technology Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the software development strategy in line with our technology and business goals. Leading and managing a team of high-performing software engineers, you'll oversee the design, architecture and … development of scalable and secure software products working closely with our Product, Design and Technology teams to help us maintain a competitive advantage. Exploring options to enhance our ways of working and embedding a continuous improvement culture within the team. Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for software architecture, design decisions, and coding standards. Implementing robust security More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Engineering

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Marks and Spencer
As part of the M&S Software Engineering team, you’ll be joining a well-loved historic brand, working on solutions that serve millions of loyal customers and thousands of colleagues! With ethical values that run right through the company’s core and technology leaders that truly understand software engineers and engineering, it … s an exciting time as we’re redefining ourselves into a digital first and engineering-led organisation, with the quality of our engineering team being a key differentiator. We are seeking a passionate Head of Software Engineering who will provide superb leadership, management and technical expertise thoughtfully, operating with excellence to build the … M and S financial business all while making the product experience seamless for our users and customers. Being kind, creative, curious, and confident, you will be an integral part of our empowered, multi-disciplinary engineering teams - building resilient systems. You will be closely working with Principal engineers, product and delivery peers to drive the successful delivery of More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

London Area, United Kingdom
Marks and Spencer
As part of the M&S Software Engineering team, you’ll be joining a well-loved historic brand, working on solutions that serve millions of loyal customers and thousands of colleagues! With ethical values that run right through the company’s core and technology leaders that truly understand software engineers and engineering, it … s an exciting time as we’re redefining ourselves into a digital first and engineering-led organisation, with the quality of our engineering team being a key differentiator. We are seeking a passionate Head of Software Engineering who will provide superb leadership, management and technical expertise thoughtfully, operating with excellence to build the … M and S financial business all while making the product experience seamless for our users and customers. Being kind, creative, curious, and confident, you will be an integral part of our empowered, multi-disciplinary engineering teams - building resilient systems. You will be closely working with Principal engineers, product and delivery peers to drive the successful delivery of More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Digital Catapult
Join Digital Catapult as our Head of Software Engineering and lead the charge in shaping the UK's technological future. We are looking for a visionary leader to guide our talented software engineering team, driving the technical direction and delivery of nationally significant projects. In this strategic role, you will cultivate a culture … of innovation and technical excellence, steering the architecture of pioneering software solutions in areas like trusted data sharing and industrial digitalisation. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Provide strategic and technical leadership for the software engineering team, aligning with Digital Catapult's mission. Manage, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and security. Oversee the delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and high-quality standards. Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project roadmaps and transform strategic goals into technical realities. Demonstrable More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Engineering

Belfast, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Digital Catapult
Join Digital Catapult as our Head of Software Engineering and lead the charge in shaping the UK's technological future. We are looking for a visionary leader to guide our talented software engineering team, driving the technical direction and delivery of nationally significant projects. In this strategic role, you will cultivate a culture … of innovation and technical excellence, steering the architecture of pioneering software solutions in areas like trusted data sharing and industrial digitalisation. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Provide strategic and technical leadership for the software engineering team, aligning with Digital Catapult's mission. Manage, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and security. Oversee the delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and high-quality standards. Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project roadmaps and transform strategic goals into technical realities. Demonstrable More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Engineering

Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Digital Catapult
Join Digital Catapult as our Head of Software Engineering and lead the charge in shaping the UK's technological future. We are looking for a visionary leader to guide our talented software engineering team, driving the technical direction and delivery of nationally significant projects. In this strategic role, you will cultivate a culture … of innovation and technical excellence, steering the architecture of pioneering software solutions in areas like trusted data sharing and industrial digitalisation. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Provide strategic and technical leadership for the software engineering team, aligning with Digital Catapult's mission. Manage, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and security. Oversee the delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and high-quality standards. Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project roadmaps and transform strategic goals into technical realities. Demonstrable More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Engineering

Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Digital Catapult
Join Digital Catapult as our Head of Software Engineering and lead the charge in shaping the UK's technological future. We are looking for a visionary leader to guide our talented software engineering team, driving the technical direction and delivery of nationally significant projects. In this strategic role, you will cultivate a culture … of innovation and technical excellence, steering the architecture of pioneering software solutions in areas like trusted data sharing and industrial digitalisation. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Provide strategic and technical leadership for the software engineering team, aligning with Digital Catapult's mission. Manage, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and security. Oversee the delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and high-quality standards. Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project roadmaps and transform strategic goals into technical realities. Demonstrable More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Engineering

London, England, United Kingdom
ChilliPharm
specifically for clinical trials. Our services are currently used in over 1,000 hospitals across more than 40 countries, enabling consistent and reliable patient assessments across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Continuity in patient assessment is critical to generating high-quality, regulatory-ready data in clinical research. ChilliPharm delivers a fully integrated, end-to-end video solution encompassing … FDA-regulated company, we adhere to FDA expectations for Computer System Validation (CSV) to ensure our systems meet the necessary standards for data integrity, reliability, and compliance in support of regulatory submissions. While our primary clients are pharmaceutical companies, our day-to-day users include Clinical Research Organisations (CROs) and hospital-based clinicians. The current offering is delivered as … enable machine-to-machine access, offering greater flexibility and integration options for our clients. About the role and what you will be doing: We are looking for an experienced Head of Software Engineering to lead our software teams as we begin our transitive journey of migrating our tech stack from Ruby on Rails to More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Albany Growth
Senior leadership role and opportunity to shape the technology roadmap and product of a category-defining B2B SaaS startup Working hand-in-hand with the co-founders, previously senior executives at a Fortune 500 company Competitive compensation package, incl. stock options Flexible hours and hybrid working Attractive office space in the heart of London A company passionate about … making a positive impact - they pledge to be a net-zero CO2 company and donate 1% of revenues to social impact causes The role: As the Head of Software Engineering, you will strategically & operationally lead the software engineering team and thereby actively shape the technology, product, and team. You will be reporting directly … to the co-Founder and CTO. Key Responsibilities: Coach and manage existing software engineering team Closely collaborate with the Product and Deployment Team to define product features and priorities Define systems and processes to execute product roadmap Lead planning, execution, and timely delivery of the product Oversee operational aspects of the software development process to More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Engineering

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Adria Solutions Ltd
Head of Software Engineering – Manchester Reporting directly to the CTO, this strategic leadership role will help shape and drive the engineering vision, foster a high-performance culture, and lead initiatives around AI adoption, platform scalability, and potential offshore development expansion. About the Role As Head of Software Engineering, you will be … responsible for the performance, direction, and cohesion of the engineering function, with a focus on people, process, and platform delivery. While this is not a hands-on coding role, your leadership will impact every part of the engineering lifecycle, from team structure and Agile maturity to DevSecOps and emerging technology adoption. You will work closely with … a key role in driving innovation, improving delivery predictability, and scaling high-quality solutions aligned with business needs. Key Responsibilities Partner with the CTO to define and execute the engineering strategy. Lead and mentor Engineering Managers and senior technical leaders across multiple domains. Identify and implement opportunities in AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics. Oversee the expansion and More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering - Leeds

Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Permanent Futures
and we'll match you with similar roles. Leeds MIK-MG/HOSE Posted on October 31, 2023 Expired on December 31, 2023 About the role Are you a Software Development Manager, or Head of Software, looking to join a growing organisation offering innovative technology solutions? Do you have hands-on experience working with different tech … stacks and feel confident that you could mentor software engineers from grad through to principal and get them performing to a high standard and writing great code? This could be for you! We are looking for a driven leader who can come in and lead a growing Software Development team. A proven motivator who can use their technical … and man management skills to support the large team reporting to them, you will stay at the forefront of technology advancements, allowing the company to work at their most innovative and efficient level from the get-go. You may have previously worked in any of the following positions: Software Development Manager, Head of Development, Software More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Engineering

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
Job Title: Head of Software Engineering 📍 UK-based (Remote/Hybrid options available) 💼 Full-time | Senior Leadership Role 💰 Up to £125,000 P/A + benefits! Are you a visionary leader in Software Engineering with a passion for using technology to improve public services? Do you thrive on shaping high-performing teams and … working with a technology consultancy that partners with the UK public sector to deliver meaningful change through digital transformation. SR2 have been engaged to support the search for a Head of Software Engineering to lead and grow the Software Engineering practice—someone who’s equally at home discussing forward-thinking architectures as they are … coaching delivery teams and engaging clients at C-level. 🚀 About the Role As the Head of Software Engineering , you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the strategy, growth, and delivery excellence of the software practice. You’ll be responsible for: Shaping and scaling a high-impact Software Engineering practice Developing compelling More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pearson Carter
Software Engineering Manager | Up to £85K | Edinburgh | Hybrid Lead a cutting-edge cybersecurity team defending video, apps & APIs. Hands-on tech + people leadership. What you’ll do: Drive product & tech strategy Deliver rock-solid software on time Solve tough security challenges Build and mentor your dream team Stay ahead in mobile app security You’ve got More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering
10th Percentile
£67,375
25th Percentile
£78,750
Median
£95,000
75th Percentile
£140,313
90th Percentile
£150,000