Head of Software Engineering Jobs in the UK

1 to 25 of 34 Head of Software Engineering Jobs in the UK

Head of Software Engineering (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
Direct message the job poster from Hunter Bond My leading Financial Services client are looking for a Head of Software Engineering to take responsibility for the Front Office Derivatives Technology space. You'll deliver key strategic business goals by identifying system changes that support revenue generation … skills Salary: Up to £150,000 + bonus + package Location: London (good work from home options available) If you are interested in this Head of Software Engineering position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type … Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology, Engineering, and Project Management Industries Investment Banking, Banking, and Financial Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hunter Bond by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Software Engineering” roles. London, England More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Software Engineering (Hiring Immediately)

Bath, Somerset, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
Direct message the job poster from SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation Data Engineering Recruitment Consultant @ SR2 | Certified B Corporation Job Title: Head of Software Engineering UK-based (Remote/Hybrid options available) Full-time | Senior Leadership Role Up to £120,000 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 building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders? If so, I’d love to hear from you. I’m working … 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 More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Software Engineering

London, United Kingdom
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Head of Software Engineering London - 4 Days On-site £120,000 - £160,000 + Equity + Private Healthcare + Unlimited Annual Leave This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Software Engineering with strong team management experience within a Series A … with the CEO, CTO, and Directors to help build a clear and strategic plan for future product development. This role will entail a split of both hands-on Flutter and Python mobile app development while simultaneously leading and mentoring a team of developers. Ensuring that projects stay within … timeframes and maintaining a high level of quality are key aspects of the role that will help the business stay on track to over-achieve its targets and aspirations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing high-performance teams within a Series A Start More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Engineering (Hiring Immediately)

Birmingham, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Walters UK
Head of Software Engineering Salary: £100,000 to £120,000 Location: Birmingham Keywords: Software Engineering, Leadership, Technology Initiatives, Innovation An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Head of Software Engineering to lead and grow our client's … software development teams, drive innovation and deliver high-quality products. This role offers the chance to shape the software architecture, engineering processes and the delivery of key technology initiatives in line with their roadmap. The successful candidate will enjoy a generous salary range of £100,000 to £120,000, hybrid working options and a modern office space located in the heart of Birmingham. What you'll do: As the Head of Software Engineering, you will report directly into the Technology Director. Your primary responsibility will be to develop More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Software Engineering-AI start up-Series B (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
Robert Walters UK
Head of Software Engineering - AI Start Up - Series B Our client is a series B AI start up. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead our engineering team. This role is crucial in shaping and … executing our software development strategy, ensuring the delivery of innovative and reliable solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and proven leadership skills. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive software development strategy aligned with the company's mission and objectives. Team … Management: Lead, mentor, and expand a high-performing team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data science, product, and marketing, to integrate software solutions that enhance outcomes and user experiences. Project Oversight: Oversee More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Software Engineering (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Head of Software Engineering London - 4 Days On-site £120,000 - £160,000 + Equity + Private Healthcare + Unlimited Annual Leave This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Software Engineering with strong team management experience within a Series A … with the CEO, CTO, and Directors to help build a clear and strategic plan for future product development. This role will entail a split of both hands-on Flutter and Python mobile app development while simultaneously leading and mentoring a team of developers. Ensuring that projects stay within … timeframes and maintaining a high level of quality are key aspects of the role that will help the business stay on track to over-achieve its targets and aspirations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing high-performance teams within a Series A Start More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Software Engineering - Supply Chain

London, United Kingdom
ENGINEERINGUK
Head of Software Engineering - Supply Chain Summary 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 technical expertise, ship thoughtfully and operate with excellence. Being creative, curious, and confident, you will be an integral part of our empowered, self-managing, multi-disciplinary engineering teams - designing, building More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Engineering - Supply Chain (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
ENGINEERINGUK
Head of Software Engineering - Supply Chain Summary 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 technical expertise, ship thoughtfully and operate with excellence. Being creative, curious, and confident, you will be an integral part of our empowered, self-managing, multi-disciplinary engineering teams - designing, building More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Software Engineering-Series C HealthTech (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
Robert Walters UK
Head of Software Engineering-Series C HealthTech Our client is a series C HealthTech start-up. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead the engineering team. This role is crucial in shaping and executing their … software development strategy, ensuring the delivery of innovative and reliable solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and proven leadership skills. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive software development strategy aligned with the company's mission and objectives. Team Management: Lead … mentor, and expand a high-performing team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data science, product, and marketing, to integrate software solutions that enhance outcomes and user experiences. Project Oversight: Oversee the end More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Software Engineering (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
Reorbit
Join to apply for the Head of Software Engineering role at ReOrbit ReOrbit is seeking a motivated Head of Software Engineering, SW Architect to join our HQ in Helsinki, Finland, or London, UK. We need an experienced SW architect with proactive leadership … strong communication skills, and people management experience. This role oversees the entire software development lifecycle, including design, development, integration, and maintenance across all projects. As the Head of Software Engineering, you will provide strategic vision, lead, and grow the software team. You will manage … satellite end-to-end software, including the Dynamic Satellite Simulator for our new project, ensuring consistent SW architecture across platforms. This is an exciting chance to work on a project with major industry players, advancing space data technology. Responsibilities Define software requirements and specifications Manage softwareMore ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Software Engineering (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Software Engineering (Flutter/Python) London – 4 Days On-site This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Software Engineering who is looking for a 50/50 hands-on … CEO and Directors to help build a clear and strategic plan for future product development. This role will entail a 50/50 split of both hands-on Flutter and Python mobile app development while simultaneously leading and mentoring a team of 8 developers. Ensuring that projects stay … within timeframes and maintaining a high level of quality are key aspects of the role that will help the business stay on track to over-achieve its targets and aspirations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in both managing high-performance teams within a fast More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Software Engineering (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Associate Director @ Opus Recruitment Solutions | Shaping the Future of Tech firms (JVM - Java, Scala & Kotlin) Head of Software Engineering | £180k – Java, Machine Learning and Data Driven I am working with an innovative tech firm … intelligence! Utilizing machine learning and automation, they unlock valuable insights from existing data, driving substantial ROI for their clients. They are now seeking a Head of Software Engineering to guide the continued evolution of their core platform, leading a team of 15 engineers across … frontend and backend. In this role, you'll lead a team of 15 engineers, serving as the primary point of contact internally and with international clients. This involves discussing project progress, establishing realistic deadlines, and ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be someone who More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of AI Technology - AI Innovation Team - Head of Data Science & Data Software Engineering (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Head of AI Technology - AI Innovation Team - Head of Data Science & Data Software Engineering, London Client: Aventis Solutions Location: London, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Views: 4 Posted: 28.04.2025 … Expiry Date: 12.06.2025 Job Description: Aventis Solutions has partnered with a fast-growing Anglo-American tech team seeking a Head of AI, Data Science & Data Engineering (Software Engineering) to architect, build, and deliver an innovative AI strategy and drive transformative AI initiatives company-wide. This … is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create solutions that matter. Salary : £150,000-175,000 + 25% bonus + 18% pension contribution + private healthcare allowance + strong benefits package Location : Remote-based + London HQ + New York tech More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Director of Software Engineering - C++ - Global Head of Derivatives Exchange Connectivity | Lon[...] (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
JPMorgan Chase & Co
Director of Software Engineering - C++ - Global Head of Derivatives Exchange Connectivity Company: JPMorgan Chase & Co. London, United Kingdom Job Description As a Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Bank, specifically as part of the 100+ … that are both robust and scalable. Your leadership, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills will significantly influence business outcomes and address a broad range of challenges across diverse technologies and applications. Based in London at 25 Bank Street, you will work closely with the F&O technology and business … leadership in the region as well as the wider global group. You will lead a team of 8 C++ engineers across Singapore, India, and New Jersey, and manage 5 Exchange Integration/DevOps engineers in London and Houston. Your leadership will be instrumental in building out a full global More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Software Engineering

United Kingdom
Element Materials Technology
As Head of Software Engineering, you will be responsible for shaping and executing our technical strategy, leading a high-performing engineering team, and driving product development across software engineering, data engineering, and AI. This role is critical to ensuring that RegNav AI … builds scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions that power the next generation of regulatory navigation. Responsibilities: Owning the tech stack and architecture – Design and implement a scalable, AI-powered SaaS platform Leading AI & Data Science integration - Work with ML engineers and Applied AI engineers to build intelligent automation, predictive models … and NLP-driven insights Leading and growing the engineering team - Direct and mentor a multi-disciplinary team, driving a high-performance culture Driving architectural decisions - To ensure scalability, security, and performance Defining systems and processes - To successfully execute the product roadmap Establishing best practices - for software development, data More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering (Hiring Immediately)

Nottingham, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
TN United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Software Engineering, Nottingham Client: Capital One Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 2a7ea8543502 Job Views: 10 Posted: 28.04.2025 Expiry Date: 12.06.2025 Job Description: Nottingham Trent House … United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire About this role We are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our team of over 400 engineers. The ideal candidate will have a clear vision for future engineering talent needs, inspire teams, and demonstrate technical rigor. You will be … responsible for structuring our engineering teams within and across outcome-driven groups, leading people and communication effectively. You should be capable of solving complex technological challenges at scale and influencing the company's direction. Technical expertise is necessary to ensure consistent patterns and effective technical choices, while navigating More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of AI Technology - AI Innovation Team - Head of Data Science & Data Software Engineering

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Aventis Solutions
Aventis Solutions has partnered with a fast-growing Anglo-American tech team seeking a Head of AI, Data Science & Data Engineering (Software Engineering) to architect, build and deliver an innovative AI strategy and drive transformative AI initiatives company-wide. This is your chance to be … at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create solutions that matter. Key details: Salary : £150,000-175,000 + 25% bonus + 18% pension contribution + private healthcare allowance + strong benefits package Location : Remote-based + London HQ + New York tech team (very flexible … the capability. Key Skills, Attributes, Tech Desired: Data/AI Pedigree : Proven experience in senior leadership roles focused on data or artificial intelligence or software engineering/information technology. Tech-savvy : Proficiency in modern data technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, big data ecosystems, AI frameworks such as Databricks, Snowflake More ❯
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Head of AI Technology - AI Innovation Team - Head of Data Science & Data Software Engineering

london, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Aventis Solutions
Aventis Solutions has partnered with a fast-growing Anglo-American tech team seeking a Head of AI, Data Science & Data Engineering (Software Engineering) to architect, build and deliver an innovative AI strategy and drive transformative AI initiatives company-wide. This is your chance to be … at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create solutions that matter. Key details: Salary : £150,000-175,000 + 25% bonus + 18% pension contribution + private healthcare allowance + strong benefits package Location : Remote-based + London HQ + New York tech team (very flexible … the capability. Key Skills, Attributes, Tech Desired: Data/AI Pedigree : Proven experience in senior leadership roles focused on data or artificial intelligence or software engineering/information technology. Tech-savvy : Proficiency in modern data technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, big data ecosystems, AI frameworks such as Databricks, Snowflake More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering (Node/React) West Mids, GBP90k (Hiring Immediately)

United Kingdom, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Akkodis
well within its industry, with over 500 customers utilizing it. 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, with an exciting multi-year roadmap and ongoing onboarding of new customers. Their CTO believes it is the right time to bring in a top-notch Head of Software to lead, motivate, and inspire their talented Software Engineering team. This is where you come in! I'm looking for a seasoned, inspirational Tech Leader … who knows how to get the best out of their team. Alongside leading the team, you will play a key role in the technical execution of their ambitious roadmap—defining it and executing it across the business. Let's talk tech Their highly scalable flagship product is built More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Software Engineering

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
My leading Financial Services client are looking for a Head of Software Engineering to take responsibility for the Front Office Derivatives Technology space. You'll deliver key strategic business goals by identifying system changes that support revenue generation and regulatory reporting for the Front Office businesses … skills Salary: Up to £150,000 + bonus + package Location: London (good work from home options available) If you are interested in this Head of Software Engineering position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately. More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

london, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
My leading Financial Services client are looking for a Head of Software Engineering to take responsibility for the Front Office Derivatives Technology space. You'll deliver key strategic business goals by identifying system changes that support revenue generation and regulatory reporting for the Front Office businesses … skills Salary: Up to £150,000 + bonus + package Location: London (good work from home options available) If you are interested in this Head of Software Engineering position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately. More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering (Node/React) West Mids, £90k

Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Akkodis
within its industry, 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 … map and 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 how to get the best out of their people. Alongside leading the team, you will play a key role in the technical execution of their ambitious road-map - defining it accordingly and executing across the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £90000/annum
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Head Of Software Engineering (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
Job Description My leading Financial Services client are looking for a Head of Software Engineering to take responsibility for the Front Office Derivatives Technology space. You'll deliver key strategic business goals by identifying system changes that support revenue generation and regulatory reporting for the Front … skills Salary: Up to £150,000 + bonus + package Location: London (good work from home options available) If you are interested in this Head of Software Engineering position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately. #J-18808-Ljbffr More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Software Engineering | London, UK | Hybrid (Hiring Immediately)

London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
My leading Financial Services client are looking for a Head of Software Engineering to take responsibility for the Front Office Derivatives Technology space. You'll deliver key strategic business goals by identifying system changes that support revenue generation and regulatory reporting for the Front Office businesses … skills Salary: Up to £150,000 + bonus + package Location: London (good work from home options available) If you are interested in this Head of Software Engineering position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately. #J-18808-Ljbffr More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Software Engineering

England, United Kingdom
Your Next Hire
Head of Engineering Location: Central London 4 days a week Salary: £140k–£180k + Equity Function: Engineering Leadership | People | Process | Product Alignment A high-growth AI company is entering its next chapter and we’re looking for a Head of Engineering who knows … but they need a servant leader to steer the ship. Someone who knows what good looks like when it comes to process, progression, and engineering excellence. Someone who can inspire and empower, not micromanage. Someone who knows how to reduce burnout by building healthy, sustainable teams with shared purpose. … Your impact: Introduce progression frameworks and clear career paths Align engineering with product and leadership teams to create a shared north star Bring energy and motivation back into the dev squads Build the right processes to support delivery at scale without killing creativity Champion servant leadership, mentorship, and team More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering
10th Percentile
£78,750
25th Percentile
£87,500
Median
£93,750
75th Percentile
£114,375
90th Percentile
£150,000