15 of 15 Head of Software Engineering Jobs in the UK

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 ❯

Head of Software Engineering My client, a forward-thinking company, is seeking a visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive technology solutions. We … would also consider exceptional candidates who have been an Engineering Manager or Principal Software Engineer and are now ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role. If you're a strategic and hands-on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could … be your perfect fit. As Head of Engineering, youll take ownership of the engineering function-shaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CTO and will see you working closely with the wider leadership team. Your More ❯

Job Description Your impact We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Software Engineering in the Integrated Sensing and Protection (ISP) line of business, covering our Basildon and Southampton sites. Within the ISP line of business, it is our mission to develop and deliver solutions that protect lives and enhances mission effectiveness. Delivering … capability through technology, ISP brings capability to the frontline. Our technology counters the threat of drones, rockets, artillery and missiles, protects ground forces from improvised explosive devices and allows effective maritime communications, both on and under the sea. You will lead the ISP software community of around 80 engineers across the breadth of our three capability … areas of Sensors, Mission Systems, and Communications & Force Protection, to design, develop and deliver effective software solutions for land, sea, air and space. Your responsibilities will span the Basildon and Southampton locations, alongside contributing to the UK Software Engineering strategy. As Head of Software, you will be responsible for: Timely delivery of More ❯

Head of Software Engineering/CTO Our client is on a mission to empower global organisations with truth, accuracy, and trusthelping millions make informed decisions every day. Technology drives this mission, but its people who make it happen. As Head of Engineering, youll lead, support, and inspire talented teams to deliver platforms and … closely with business leaders, youll ensure technology is aligned with strategy, secure, and always built to the highest standards. What Youll Be Doing Leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams. Defining and delivering the engineering roadmap, ensuring quality and innovation. Building strong collaboration between engineering and wider business teams. Exploring new technologies to improve how people … work and deliver value. Overseeing compliance, resilience, and information security. What Youll Bring Experience leading engineering teams in SaaS or platform-based businesses. Strong background in Microsoft Azure (.NET, C#, T-SQL, DevOps). A passion for building inclusive, supportive, and high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder skills. An interest in applying AI and automation to make life More ❯

Head of Software Engineering/CTO Our client is on a mission to empower global organisations with truth, accuracy, and trust—helping millions make informed decisions every day. Technology drives this mission, but it’s people who make it happen. As Head of Engineering, you’ll lead, support, and inspire talented teams to … business leaders, you’ll ensure technology is aligned with strategy, secure, and always built to the highest standards. What You’ll Be Doing Leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams. Defining and delivering the engineering roadmap, ensuring quality and innovation. Building strong collaboration between engineering and wider business teams. Exploring new technologies to improve how people … work and deliver value. Overseeing compliance, resilience, and information security. What You’ll Bring Experience leading engineering teams in SaaS or platform-based businesses. Strong background in Microsoft Azure (.NET, C#, T-SQL, DevOps). A passion for building inclusive, supportive, and high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder skills. An interest in applying AI and automation to make More ❯

Head of Software Engineering/CTO Our client is on a mission to empower global organisations with truth, accuracy, and trust helping millions make informed decisions every day. Technology drives this mission, but it s people who make it happen. As Head of Engineering, you ll lead, support, and inspire talented teams to … business leaders, you ll ensure technology is aligned with strategy, secure, and always built to the highest standards. What You ll Be Doing Leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams. Defining and delivering the engineering roadmap, ensuring quality and innovation. Building strong collaboration between engineering and wider business teams. Exploring new technologies to improve how people … work and deliver value. Overseeing compliance, resilience, and information security. What You ll Bring Experience leading engineering teams in SaaS or platform-based businesses. Strong background in Microsoft Azure (.NET, C#, T-SQL, DevOps). A passion for building inclusive, supportive, and high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder skills. An interest in applying AI and automation to make More ❯

Head of Software Engineering/CTO Our client is on a mission to empower global organisations with truth, accuracy, and trust—helping millions make informed decisions every day. Technology drives this mission, but it’s people who make it happen. As Head of Engineering, you’ll lead, support, and inspire talented teams to … business leaders, you’ll ensure technology is aligned with strategy, secure, and always built to the highest standards. What You’ll Be Doing Leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams. Defining and delivering the engineering roadmap, ensuring quality and innovation. Building strong collaboration between engineering and wider business teams. Exploring new technologies to improve how people … work and deliver value. Overseeing compliance, resilience, and information security. What You’ll Bring Experience leading engineering teams in SaaS or platform-based businesses. Strong background in Microsoft Azure (.NET, C#, T-SQL, DevOps). A passion for building inclusive, supportive, and high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder skills. An interest in applying AI and automation to make More ❯

A leading SaaS company is looking for a Head of Software Engineering to lead the transformation of its core product and rebuild its internal development capability. This is a hands-on, strategic role for someone who loves building modern software and teams from the ground up. The business is moving from a legacy PHP … and CodeIgniter stack toward a modern, AI-integrated platform , likely using Python, TypeScript, and cloud-native technologies . You’ll take ownership of this journey, shaping technical direction while mentoring a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable software that supports a new generation of digital products. Role: Head of Software Engineering Salary: Up to £100,000 per annum Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) What you’ll be doing: Lead the transformation of a legacy SaaS product into a modern, AI-enabled platform Define and deliver the technical roadmap, introducing new frameworks, architectures, and engineering standards Stay hands-on with key technologies such as Python, TypeScript, and Azure to More ❯

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 ❯

Were working with a growing tech-co, a UK leader within EDI solutions and part of a major global group. Were looking for a Head of Software Engineering to join the business as it embarks on the next phase of its journey, to drive the strategic evolution of the technology and its product … with daily operational challenges, and is passionate about building products that scale effectively. Key Responsibilities Deliver on current product and platform stabilisation initiative to reduce technical debt Drive the engineering, product development, and technical strategies to support business growth. Implement best in class tech stacks and processes Manage a team of developers, architects and dev-ops professionals Collaborate … closely with stakeholders across IT, Service, and Sales to ensure the product and platform roadmap is aligned to business objectives Establish and refine engineering best practices, DevOps processes, and software quality standards. Drive agile development methodologies and prioritize product roadmaps based on business objectives. Our ideal person? Were looking for a dynamic individual who thrives on challenges and More ❯

Were working with a growing tech-co, a UK leader within EDI solutions and part of a major global group. Were looking for a Head of Software Engineering to join the business as it embarks on the next phase of its journey, to drive the strategic evolution of the technology and its product … with daily operational challenges, and is passionate about building products that scale effectively. Key Responsibilities Deliver on current product and platform stabilisation initiative to reduce technical debt Drive the engineering, product development, and technical strategies to support business growth. Implement best in class tech stacks and processes Manage a team of developers, architects and dev-ops professionals Collaborate … closely with stakeholders across IT, Service, and Sales to ensure the product and platform roadmap is aligned to business objectives Establish and refine engineering best practices, DevOps processes, and software quality standards. Drive agile development methodologies and prioritize product roadmaps based on business objectives. Our ideal person? Were looking for a dynamic individual who thrives on challenges and More ❯

Were working with a growing tech-co, a UK leader within EDI solutions and part of a major global group. Were looking for a Head of Software Engineering to join the business as it embarks on the next phase of its journey, to drive the strategic evolution of the technology and its product … with daily operational challenges, and is passionate about building products that scale effectively. Key Responsibilities Deliver on current product and platform stabilisation initiative to reduce technical debt Drive the engineering, product development, and technical strategies to support business growth. Implement best in class tech stacks and processes Manage a team of developers, architects and dev-ops professionals Collaborate … closely with stakeholders across IT, Service, and Sales to ensure the product and platform roadmap is aligned to business objectives Establish and refine engineering best practices, DevOps processes, and software quality standards. Drive agile development methodologies and prioritize product roadmaps based on business objectives. Our ideal person? Were looking for a dynamic individual who thrives on challenges and More ❯

Were working with a growing tech-co, a UK leader within EDI solutions and part of a major global group. Were looking for a Head of Software Engineering to join the business as it embarks on the next phase of its journey, to drive the strategic evolution of the technology and its product … with daily operational challenges, and is passionate about building products that scale effectively. Key Responsibilities Deliver on current product and platform stabilisation initiative to reduce technical debt Drive the engineering, product development, and technical strategies to support business growth. Implement best in class tech stacks and processes Manage a team of developers, architects and dev-ops professionals Collaborate … closely with stakeholders across IT, Service, and Sales to ensure the product and platform roadmap is aligned to business objectives Establish and refine engineering best practices, DevOps processes, and software quality standards. Drive agile development methodologies and prioritize product roadmaps based on business objectives. Our ideal person? Were looking for a dynamic individual who thrives on challenges and More ❯

Were working with a growing tech-co, a UK leader within EDI solutions and part of a major global group. Were looking for a Head of Software Engineering to join the business as it embarks on the next phase of its journey, to drive the strategic evolution of the technology and its product … with daily operational challenges, and is passionate about building products that scale effectively. Key Responsibilities Deliver on current product and platform stabilisation initiative to reduce technical debt Drive the engineering, product development, and technical strategies to support business growth. Implement best in class tech stacks and processes Manage a team of developers, architects and dev-ops professionals Collaborate … closely with stakeholders across IT, Service, and Sales to ensure the product and platform roadmap is aligned to business objectives Establish and refine engineering best practices, DevOps processes, and software quality standards. Drive agile development methodologies and prioritize product roadmaps based on business objectives. Our ideal person? Were looking for a dynamic individual who thrives on challenges and More ❯

Were working with a growing tech-co, a UK leader within EDI solutions and part of a major global group. Were looking for a Head of Software Engineering to join the business as it embarks on the next phase of its journey, to drive the strategic evolution of the technology and its product More ❯