Head of Software Engineering

Head of Software Engineering

Permanent | £100,000 base + 30% bonus + £6,500 car allowance | Hybrid – Manchester

Are you ready to build something that actually matters?

This is a pivotal, permanent leadership opportunity within a high-growth, enterprise SaaS organisation entering a defining stage of its evolution. The platform is established, profitable and scaling internationally - but the next phase is about engineering maturity, architectural clarity, and building a world-class capability that can deliver at genuine scale.

This is not a caretaker role. It is a build-and-elevate mandate.

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of the engineering strategy behind a complex, high-transaction SaaS platform serving enterprise clients across multiple markets. The product estate is sophisticated, commercially critical and already embedded at scale - but now requires sharper architectural direction, stronger engineering standards and a leader who can unite delivery, platform and product into one high-performing engine.

You will work directly with executive leadership to define a clear, modern roadmap - balancing innovation with reliability, speed with stability.

What You’ll Be Accountable For

• Defining and executing a modern, cloud-first technical strategy for a multi-tenant SaaS platform
• Elevating engineering standards across DevOps, CI/CD, automation, security and observability
• Leading and developing distributed engineering teams (20+ engineers across UK and nearshore)
• Driving architectural consistency across .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript and SQL-based systems
• Embedding data-driven engineering performance (DORA metrics, delivery KPIs, continuous improvement)
• Managing third-party delivery partners with clear accountability and measurable outcomes
• Creating a culture of ownership, technical curiosity and commercial awareness

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Head of Engineering / Director / VP background within enterprise SaaS
• Experience leading engineering transformation, not just maintaining it
• Strong cloud-native expertise (AWS or Azure)
• A leader who can operate at board level but still challenge architectural decisions when needed
• Deep understanding of DevOps, automation pipelines and modern delivery practices
• A hands-on technical foundation - credible with senior engineers

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a business that values engineering as a competitive advantage, not a cost centre. There is executive backing, real investment and the appetite to do things properly.

The bonus structure is meaningful. The remit is genuine. The scope is broad. The impact is visible.

If you’re looking for a role where you can build, elevate and leave a lasting technical footprint within a serious SaaS organisation - this is worth a conversation.

Confidential enquiries welcome.