Head of Software Engineering Jobs in the UK

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Head of Software Engineering

London, England, United Kingdom
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 £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 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 ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Scottish Government
Join to apply for the Head of Software Engineering role at The Scottish Government 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Head of Software Engineering role at The Scottish Government Get AI-powered advice on … you ready to lead a team as passionate about public service and technical excellence as you are? The ARE (Agriculture and Rural Economy) Directorate of the Scottish Government is part of the DG Net Zero family of Directorates. ARE’s mission is to work together with stakeholders … support Scotland’s sustainable economic growth in agriculture, the food industry and in rural areas. It does this through direct payments; a broad range of best practice support and education; and ensuring compliance with regulations. For example, round £600 million is paid annually to customers using the major Rural More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

London, England, United Kingdom
Richmond Pharmacology
Job Title: Head of Software Engineering Location: London Bridge, London (4 Days on-site) Term: Permanent, Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits (Private Medical, Private Dental, Pension, 25 days Annual leave plus bank holidays & Many more) Richmond Pharmacology are an early phase Clinical Research Organisation (CRO … world-renowned team, our central London location and our global reach contribute to making Richmond Pharmacology an exciting and dynamic place to work. Purpose Of The Job The Head of Software Engineering leads the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions … that align with the organisation’s strategic goals. This role ensures the effective planning, execution, and governance of software engineering projects, while fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. The role is instrumental in shaping our digitisation roadmap, managing a transformation programme, and building More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

London, England, United Kingdom
Element Materials Technology
applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Element Materials Technology Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition 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 … 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 More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

Bath, England, United Kingdom
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 ❯
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Head of Software Engineering Delivery

London, England, United Kingdom
ZipRecruiter
Job Description Head of Software Engineering (Delivery) – Hybrid, London, UK – £130,000–£150,000 + Equity Uneek has partnered with a leading provider of software solutions for utilities and energy suppliers globally to support them in their search for a Head of Software Engineering Delivery to look after and grow engineering and software delivery teams across EMEA. Our client supports electricity, gas, and water providers with systems for customer billing, market interaction, and operational efficiency. Focused on innovation and the transition towards net zero, they deliver agile … cloud-based platforms to help utilities navigate the evolving energy landscape. As Head of Software Engineering Delivery, you will be accountable for the performance and outcomes of the EMEA delivery and software engineering teams. Working closely with fellow Heads across the region, you More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

Stretford, 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 Product, InfoSec, Operations, and Delivery teams, playing a key role in driving innovation, improving delivery predictability, and scaling high-quality solutions aligned with business needs. Key Responsibilities Partner with the More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

London, England, United Kingdom
Richmond Pharmacology
This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Job Title: Head of Software Engineering Location: London Bridge, London (4 Days on-site) Term: Permanent, Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits (Private Medical, Private Dental … world-renowned team, our central London location and our global reach contribute to making Richmond Pharmacology an exciting and dynamic place to work. Purpose of the job: The Head of Software Engineering leads the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions … that align with the organisation's strategic goals. This role ensures the effective planning, execution, and governance of software engineering projects, while fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. The role is instrumental in shaping our digitisation roadmap, managing a transformation programme, and building More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

London, England, United Kingdom
DCS Technology
on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from DCS Technology As Head of Engineering, you’ll take the reins of all technical functions, with a strong emphasis on hands-on leadership, architectural excellence … and secure, scalable software delivery. You’ll define and drive the technical vision , foster a high-performing engineering culture, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products to life. This is not just a leadership role — it's an opportunity to influence product direction, build … engineering frameworks from the ground up , and help scale a tech-forward FinTech business through its next growth phase. Your technical expertise in Node.js, AWS, MongoDB, React, and React Native will be critical to designing and delivering robust, future-proof platforms. What will your day-to-day look like 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 More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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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 More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

Bolton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Software Engineering, bolton, greater manchester col-narrow-left Client: Senitor Associates Location: bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 1 Posted: 31.05.2025 Expiry Date … 15.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Job Title : Head of Engineering (Software Development) Location : Manchester Flexibility : Hybrid My client is a fast-growing digital agency and software company, specializing in bespoke software solutions. They pursue to create an innovative, high-quality web application that transforms … the way that their clients track and promote customer experience. As they expand, they are looking for a talented and hands-on Head of Engineering to lead with creativity, passion and tried experience. As the Head of Engineering , you will be responsible for overseeing More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Adria Solutions
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 Product, InfoSec, Operations, and Delivery teams, playing a key role in driving innovation, improving delivery predictability, and scaling high-quality solutions aligned with business needs. Key Responsibilities Partner with the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Head of Software Engineering

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Enso Recruitment
NI & Ireland has to offer | Principal Recruitment Consultant @ Enso Recruitment???? | NI & Ireland | ... A leading global player in Fin-Tech is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead technology delivery across one of their most important divisions. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership … of a business-critical engineering function within a complex, high-scale environment. The Opportunity: As Head of Engineering, you’ll guide multiple cross-functional teams in building and maintaining modern trading and data platforms. Reporting directly to the division’s technology leadership, you’ll be … responsible for aligning delivery with strategic objectives, evolving technical direction, and shaping a high-performance engineering culture. Your Impact: Lead and support several agile development teams, driving delivery across a diverse portfolio Set and uphold engineering best practices, from architecture and CI/CD to testing and secure More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering (Arup Digital Products)

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
ARUP
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 More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 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 … 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 More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70000 - £90000/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 … 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 More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £90,000
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Head of Software Engineering

London, England, 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 … 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 More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

London, England, United Kingdom
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 ❯
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Head of Software Engineering - Leeds

Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Permanent Futures
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 More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Engineering (Start up)

London, England, United Kingdom
algo1
the job poster from algo1 Data, tech and AI for growth and transformation. A passion for innovation and putting the customer first. Strategic Advisor. Head of Software Engineering (Start up: hands-on role) About the job We're a fast-moving, VC-backed startup in stealth … pioneering the future of retail with cutting-edge AI. Leveraging reinforcement learning, generative AI, and advanced recommendation systems, we're building a platform that will redefine the customer experience. We're seeking a hands-on Head of Software Engineering with backend expertise to join our … to life. We embrace a "best idea wins" mentality, operate with zero legacy technical debt, and are passionate about using the latest technologies. The Head of Software Engineering will focus on the following: Architect and Build: Design and develop highly scalable, reliable, secure and performant web More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ZipRecruiter
Job Description Job Title : Head of Engineering (Software Development) Location : Manchester Flexibility : Hybrid Salary : DOE My client is a fast-growing digital agency and software company, specializing in bespoke software solutions. They pursue to create an innovative, high-quality web application that transforms the … way that their clients track and promote customer experience. As they expand, they are looking for a talented and hands-on Head of Engineering to lead with creativity, passion and tried experience. As the Head of Engineering , you will be responsible for overseeing the … end-to-end software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment. Your creative ideas will shape the future of our product, and you will work closely with internal and external teams to deliver features that drive customer success. Key Responsibilities : Grow, lead and manage the engineering team, fostering More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering - Focused on growing a team from 10 to 30 - £150k - ID40652

Reading, England, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Software Engineering - Focused on growing a team from 10 to 30 - £150k - ID40652, reading col-narrow-left Client: Humand Talent Location: reading, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right … Job Views: 2 Posted: 23.05.2025 Expiry Date: 07.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Help Scale a World-Class Software Engineering Team from 10 to 30+ Ready to take on a strategic leadership role and shape the future of a deep tech organisation? Keen to grow and mentor an … exceptional team working at the intersection of software, hardware and physics? Our client, a pioneering company at the forefront of next-generation computing, is on the hunt for a Software Engineering Manager to lead the next phase of growth in their software function. More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering - Focused on growing a team from 10 to 30 - £150k - ID40652

Slough, England, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Software Engineering - Focused on growing a team from 10 to 30 - £150k - ID40652, slough col-narrow-left Client: Humand Talent Location: slough, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right … Job Views: 3 Posted: 31.05.2025 Expiry Date: 15.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Help Scale a World-Class Software Engineering Team from 10 to 30+ Ready to take on a strategic leadership role and shape the future of a deep tech organisation? Keen to grow and mentor an … exceptional team working at the intersection of software, hardware and physics? Our client, a pioneering company at the forefront of next-generation computing, is on the hunt for a Software Engineering Manager to lead the next phase of growth in their software function. More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering - Focused on growing a team from 10 to 30 - £150k - ID40652

Reading, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Humand Talent
Head of Software Engineering - Focused on growing a team from 10 to 30 - £150k - ID40652 Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Humand Talent provided pay range This range is provided by Humand Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your … skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Help Scale a World-Class Software Engineering Team from 10 to 30+ Are you ready to take on a strategic leadership role and shape the future of a deep tech organization? Do you want … to grow and mentor an exceptional team working at the intersection of software, hardware, and physics? Our client, a pioneering company at the forefront of next-generation computing, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead their software team through the next phase of More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering
10th Percentile
£69,000
25th Percentile
£78,750
Median
£95,000
75th Percentile
£149,375
90th Percentile
£150,000