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Director of Software Engineering Operations Permanent Location: Home Based/Kosovo Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 We are looking to recruit a Director of Software Engineering Operations for a leading software company. You will take a pivotal role in scaling a fast-growing SaaS business. Acting as the operational glue between Product, Engineering, and … objectives while keeping customers at the heart of everything you do. This is a senior leadership position, reporting into the Group CTO, and will suit someone with a strong software engineering background who has transitioned into a leadership role within a growing software company. This is a remote role , offering flexibility in how and where you work. … However, during the first 3-6 months , you will spend significant time with the engineering teams on-site in Kosovo to build relationships, understand operations, and embed processes. Once established, travel requirements will reduce and can be scaled back considerably. The Role Provide operational leadership for software engineering teams, ensuring delivery velocity, platform resilience, and customer satisfaction. More ❯

Overview We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager/s to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client project that you lead. Further details on the roles can be found below: Software Engineering Management (SWEM) includes the establishment and … execution of the appropriate processes, practices and standards for the software development to be undertaken. This includes the selection of appropriate methodologies, lifecycles and tools. It also includes the identification, organisation and management of resources (human and technical) required to undertake the development. Software Work Package Management (SWPM) includes responsibility for the delivery of a defined scope of … closure Capture and monitor metrics appropriate to each stage of the project's/product's lifecycle, and enact plans to continuously improve the project/product development Review Engineering Forward Load with SWEM and Head of SW Delivery Contribute to bid activities regarding estimates, project scheduling and bid gate review inputs Proactive in expanding your professional knowledge; seeking 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 input will be instrumental in transforming ideas into robust 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, you’ll 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 input will be instrumental in transforming ideas into More ❯

Software Engineering Manager Java, .Net, CI/CD, Azure Milton Keynes Hybrid (3 days office-based each week) Working with an established partner to the gaming industry, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality content that drives operator revenues. As the primary Software Engineering Manager,you will be required to lead their talented Java and … .NET teams, that will help shape the future of their technical delivery and innovation. The Role As Software Engineering Manager, youll be critical to the technical development, reporting directly to the Head of Software Engineering. Youll balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement, ensuring that all software solutions align with business goals and deliver client … when needed to troubleshoot or guide development. Collaborate with architects to shape scalable, efficient technical solutions. Champion Agile practices and drive adoption across teams. Experience Proven experience as a Software Engineering Manager in a fast-paced environment. Strong technical foundation inJava and/or .NET, with hands-on coding ability. Experience withAzure, DevOps practices, and modern CI/ More ❯

Head of Software Engineering - Manchester £100-150K My client, a forward-thinking financial company, is seeking a visionaryHead of Software Engineeringto 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 financial solutions. If you're … 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. AsHead of Engineering, youll take ownership of the engineering functionshaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role … of technical excellence. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy Lead and develop a talented team of engineers with a focus on growth, inclusion, and ownership. Define and deliver a forward-looking engineering roadmap aligned with business goals. Champion a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement. Technology Delivery Oversee the design and development of scalable and secure digital products. Implement best More ❯

Software Engineering Manager/Software Team Lead Hybrid – Manchester We're working with a rapidly growing company seeking a hands-off Software Engineering Leader to guide and inspire a talented, multi-skilled engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front, not by coding, but by setting vision, driving delivery, and … fostering a high-performance engineering culture. You’ll be responsible for leading a team of exceptional engineers building slick, scalable digital consumer products using modern and complex technology stacks. The systems need to be resilient, high-performing, and elegant, supporting both customers and internal teams alike. What You’ll Be Doing: Leading a high-calibre team of senior software engineers. Driving delivery, best practices, and engineering excellence. Championing modern development practices: TDD, automation, CI/CD, DevOps, and scalable architecture. Supporting the team’s growth, both technically and professionally. Influencing wider tech direction and fostering a strong engineering culture. What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in leading high-performing engineering teams. Solid technical background More ❯

Software Engineering Manager/Software Team Lead Hybrid – Manchester We're working with a rapidly growing company seeking a hands-off Software Engineering Leader to guide and inspire a talented, multi-skilled engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front, not by coding, but by setting vision, driving delivery, and … fostering a high-performance engineering culture. You’ll be responsible for leading a team of exceptional engineers building slick, scalable digital consumer products using modern and complex technology stacks. The systems need to be resilient, high-performing, and elegant, supporting both customers and internal teams alike. What You’ll Be Doing: Leading a high-calibre team of senior software engineers. Driving delivery, best practices, and engineering excellence. Championing modern development practices: TDD, automation, CI/CD, DevOps, and scalable architecture. Supporting the team’s growth, both technically and professionally. Influencing wider tech direction and fostering a strong engineering culture. What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in leading high-performing engineering teams. Solid technical background More ❯

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 … 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 ❯

Software Engineering Manager Our client is building secure, scalable, and user-focused digital platforms that make a real difference. Innovation, collaboration, and energy are at the heart of how we work. Our client is packed with talented engineers and creative thinkers who thrive in a supportive, ambitious environment. Were proud of what weve achieved so far-but were … just getting started. The Role Were looking for a Software Engineering Manager who can bring energy, passion, and excellent communication skills to inspire and guide our engineering teams. This is a hands-off leadership role focused on people, culture, and delivery rather than day-to-day coding. Youll empower engineers, influence technical direction, and partner with senior … stakeholders to shape the future of our platforms. The role is also a springboard into Head of Engineering, so if youre ambitious, visionary, and eager to step into senior leadership, this is the perfect opportunity. What Youll Do Lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams. Communicate with clarity and confidence across technical and non-technical audiences. Drive engineering More ❯

Software Engineering Manager Our client is building secure, scalable, and user-focused digital platforms that make a real difference. Innovation, collaboration, and energy are at the heart of how we work. Our client is packed with talented engineers and creative thinkers who thrive in a supportive, ambitious environment. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far … but we’re just getting started. The Role We’re looking for a Software Engineering Manager who can bring energy, passion, and excellent communication skills to inspire and guide our engineering teams. This is a hands-off leadership role focused on people, culture, and delivery rather than day-to-day coding. You’ll empower engineers, influence technical … direction, and partner with senior stakeholders to shape the future of our platforms. The role is also a springboard into Head of Engineering, so if you’re ambitious, visionary, and eager to step into senior leadership, this is the perfect opportunity. What You’ll Do Lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams. Communicate with clarity and confidence across More ❯

Software Engineering Manager Our client is building secure, scalable, and user-focused digital platforms that make a real difference. Innovation, collaboration, and energy are at the heart of how we work. Our client is packed with talented engineers and creative thinkers who thrive in a supportive, ambitious environment. We're proud of what we've achieved so far … but we're just getting started. The Role We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager who can bring energy, passion, and excellent communication skills to inspire and guide our engineering teams. This is a hands-off leadership role focused on people, culture, and delivery rather than day-to-day coding. You'll empower engineers, influence technical … direction, and partner with senior stakeholders to shape the future of our platforms. The role is also a springboard into Head of Engineering, so if you're ambitious, visionary, and eager to step into senior leadership, this is the perfect opportunity. What You'll Do Lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams. Communicate with clarity and confidence across More ❯

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Electronic Engineering or a related subject. Description Job Title: Summer Intern Air Software Engineer Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire) We … however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 5 days per week. Salary: £24,300 Pro Rata What you’ll be doing: Creating cutting edge software for our platforms and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from concept, design, and development through to delivery and maintenance in service. Contributing to addressing the … engineering issues on a programme and to encompass requirements capture/evaluation, systems and software design, software implementation, software unit and integration testing, qualification, and certification as well as defect investigation and resolution. Delivering software solutions for highly complex, real-time systems and software platforms. Articulate a strong understanding of multiple software development More ❯

Job Role: Software Engineer Salary: Competitive Location: Billington Road, Burnley, UK Term: Permanent full time Start Date : ImmediateA vacancy for a Software Engineer has emerged at the award-winning company, AMS Neve, offering the chance to work within their busy and motivated Research and Development (R&D) team. Why AMS Neve Ltd? For the past sixty years, AMS … Kingdom. All the premier bodies recognise our products in the various fields of music, TV, and film; the products and our designers have been honoured by two Scientific and Engineering Oscar Awards, a Technical Grammy award, and an Emmy, amongst countless industry awards.Our client base includes world-class studios such as Warner Bros, Skywalker Sound and Abbey Road Studios … will receive an attractive salary, commensurate with your experience. You will join an award-winning company whose R&D innovations have contributed to prestigious honours, including two Scientific and Engineering Academy Awards, a Technical Grammy, and an Emmy - recognising the global impact of our audio and software engineering excellence. You will assume significant responsibilities for designing, developing More ❯

There's a Musician in Every Human Being. Our purpose is to empower those who have not and cannot. Together, we are Music Tribe. DSP Software Engineering Leader Manchester, United Kingdom Job Title, Internal Innovation Software DSP Leader Full-time Our Values Our Culture The DSP Software Engineering Leader will lead and drive DSP software engineering initiatives for audio and musical instruments, ensuring superior sound quality, efficiency, and brand experience. Develop and implement cutting-edge DSP strategies, leveraging digital twin technologies, AI-driven enhancements, and automation to optimize performance and cost. - Strong Ownership and Execution Mindset: Demonstrate accountability for delivering impactful outcomes and driving the business forward. - Extreme Clarity of Thought: Exhibit the … distill complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies. - Concise Communication Ability : Deliver precise, effective communication across all stakeholders to inspire alignment and action. - Audio Experience Strategy: Define and implement DSP software strategies that enhance sound quality, user experience, and brand differentiation in musical instruments and pro audio. - Digital Twin & DFX Strategy: Utilize digital twin, simulation, and DFX methodologies to optimize More ❯

Company Description Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference? ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 30 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and support … talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrows worldtoday. Job Description Help design the next generation of underwater surveillance systems by leading the software architecture of complex distributed platforms. At ALTEN , we're supporting a critical programme that demands high-integrity, safety-related software developed to exacting standards. As a Software … architecture, guiding design decisions, and ensuring robustness across the system. This is a chance to apply your expertise in C/C++ , Java , and safety-critical frameworks to shape software that supports defence operations worldwide. Key Details: Location: On-site Manchester (5 days/week) Experience Level: 8+ years in Software Engineering Clearance Required: SC Clearance with More ❯

Company Description Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference? ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 30 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and support … talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrows worldtoday. Job Description Help design the next generation of underwater surveillance systems by leading the software architecture of complex distributed platforms. At ALTEN , we're supporting a critical programme that demands high-integrity, safety-related software developed to exacting standards. As a Software … architecture, guiding design decisions, and ensuring robustness across the system. This is a chance to apply your expertise in C/C++ , Java , and safety-critical frameworks to shape software that supports defence operations worldwide. Key Details: Location: On-site Manchester (5 days/week) Experience Level: 8+ years in Software Engineering Clearance Required: SC Clearance with More ❯

Senior Software Developer/Product Engineer (AI) Knutsford onsite to £130k Are you a technologist with a strong knowledge of AI and its practical uses within software engineering? You could be joining a Cyber Security technology company and enjoying a huge range of perks and benefits from continual learning and self-development opportunities (including "buy any book … policy) through to health and well-being, enhanced paternity packages, generous holiday allowance, inclusive social events and much more. As a Senior Software Developer you will drive the adoption of AI within the business, assessing how to effectively use AI to optimise production and then rolling out your recommendations across teams. You'll take ownership, working end-to-end … on delivery projects using a range of technology as you see fit. There's a culture of software engineering excellence, with a collaborative team environment that values knowledge sharing and continual improvement. Location: You'll join colleagues in amazing offices in Cheshire five days a week with a wide range of facilities and an array of perks including More ❯

Backend Software Engineer/Developer (AI) Knutsford onsite to £130k Are you a technologist with a strong knowledge of AI and its practical uses within software engineering? You could be joining a Cybersecurity technology company and enjoying a huge range of perks and benefits from continual learning and self-development opportunities (including "buy any book" policy) through … to health and well-being, enhanced paternity packages, generous holiday allowance, inclusive social events and much more. As a Backend Software Engineer you will drive the adoption of AI within the business, assessing how to effectively use AI to optimise production and then rolling out your recommendations across teams. You'll take ownership, working end-to-end on delivery … projects using a range of technology as you see fit. There's a culture of software engineering excellence, with a collaborative team environment that values knowledge sharing and continual improvement. Location: You'll join colleagues in amazing offices in Cheshire five days a week with a wide range of facilities and an array of perks including: Free lunch More ❯

Principal Software Engineer (PLC) Location: Barrow, Cumbria (1-2 days on site each month) Duration: 12 months Rate: £50 per hour PAYE or £67.47 per hour Umbrella We are looking for a Software Engineer to be involved in designing, developing, and delivering cutting edge systems for the world's most advanced military submarines. Our client is recruiting a … Software Engineer to join the Integrated Systems PMS C&I team to be based at their site at Barrow In Furness, Cumbria. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be able work to recognised industry standards to produce innovative, high quality software products. Working within a multi-disciplined team and utilising a variety of tools and programming … languages, you will engage in all aspects of the software development cycle from requirements elicitation through design, development and test. As a senior member of the team, you will be able to take responsibility for your own and others work as well as provide technical assistance to support the development of junior members of the team. You will take More ❯

Technology to join a dynamic team at a leading organisation's head office in Liverpool, UK. This role is ideal for a technology leader with a strong background in software and application development, while also overseeing IT infrastructure and data management to support business operations and drive innovation. What you'll do: As the Head of Technology, you will … fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Provide strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary technology team, ensuring collaboration between development, infrastructure, and data teams. Lead the development and implementation of software solutions to improve business processes. Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring reliable, scalable, and efficient operations. Shape and implement the company's data strategy, optimising storage, processing, and reporting. Drive best … practices in software engineering, including Agile methodologies and DevOps strategies. Manage on-premise and cloud-based systems, ensuring seamless system performance. Evaluate and introduce new technologies and tools to support business growth. Ensure data integrity, accessibility, and analytics are optimised for business needs. Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver technology-driven solutions aligned with business goals. What you More ❯

Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead) ?? Leeds, Manchester, or Newcastle | ?? 60% Office-Based (Hybrid) ? 12-Month Contract | ?? Up to £750/day (Umbrella) Make a Real Impact at a National Scale Our client, one of the UKs most high-profile government departments, are looking for someone to help shape the future of a critical public service supporting millions across the … country. Were looking for an outstanding Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead) to provide hands-on leadership to digital delivery teams building and supporting core citizen and agent-facing services. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in transforming monolithic legacy systems into scalable, modern microservice architectures , backed by a forward-looking tech strategy. ?? What Youll Be Doing … Lead agile teams developing digital products or shared platform capabilities. Shape and influence strategy while delivering hands-on engineering support. Ensure best practices in software engineering, version control, and secure development. Champion technical excellence and ensure alignment to engineering standards. Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Drive continuous improvement in service More ❯

Software Engineering Manager – Lead a Talented Tech Team | Hybrid – Manchester Are you ready to take the reins of a high-performing engineering team at a fast-growing, forward-thinking company? We're looking for a hands-off, people-focused Software Engineering Leader to inspire and guide a team of brilliant, multi-skilled engineers. You'll … of users. This isn’t your typical management role. We're seeking a true technical leader someone with the experience, empathy, and strategic vision to grow a top-tier engineering function. You’ll work alongside highly skilled senior engineers and help shape a tech culture built on trust, autonomy, and continuous improvement. We don’t expect you to code … out the best in engineers. You’ve led high-performing teams, built trust quickly, and created environments where engineers thrive. Technical Background – You’ve walked the path of a software or data engineer. You can speak the language of modern architecture, OOP, TDD, CI/CD, and cloud-native development (AWS ideally). Engineering Best Practices – You drive More ❯

Software Engineering Manager – Lead a Talented Tech Team | Hybrid – Manchester Are you ready to take the reins of a high-performing engineering team at a fast-growing, forward-thinking company? We're looking for a hands-off, people-focused Software Engineering Leader to inspire and guide a team of brilliant, multi-skilled engineers. You'll … of users. This isn’t your typical management role. We're seeking a true technical leader someone with the experience, empathy, and strategic vision to grow a top-tier engineering function. You’ll work alongside highly skilled senior engineers and help shape a tech culture built on trust, autonomy, and continuous improvement. We don’t expect you to code … out the best in engineers. You’ve led high-performing teams, built trust quickly, and created environments where engineers thrive. Technical Background – You’ve walked the path of a software or data engineer. You can speak the language of modern architecture, OOP, TDD, CI/CD, and cloud-native development (AWS ideally). Engineering Best Practices – You drive More ❯

gain practical experience whilst you work towards a Bachelor of Science degree with Manchester Metropolitan University. Role During this four-year programme you will work in one of our software development teams. The software development teams at AJ Bell create and maintain the software that powers our investment platform. They design, build, test, and update the systems … that our customers and staff use. This includes everything from the website and mobile apps to the backend systems that handle transactions and data. They work to ensure the software is secure, reliable, and easy to use. As an apprentice in one of our software development teams, you will: Learn by Doing: Get hands-on experience writing simple … the team, and your work will help improve the tools and experiences we build for our users Fix Bugs: Investigate and help resolve minor bugs and assist in troubleshooting software issues Test to Build Confidence: Learn how to test your code to make sure it works correctly and doesn’t break other parts of the system, giving us confidence More ❯