3 of 3 Permanent Software Engineering Director Jobs in the UK excluding London

Director of Software Engineering - AI/ML Enterprise focus Vilnius, Lithuania - Hybrid, 3 days a week on-site Up to €90 000 + bonus up to €20k yearly (based on team performance) Permanent contract 5V Tech is partnering with a global enterprise technology company to find a Director of Software Engineering to lead one of their most strategically important product groups in Vilnius. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the executive team, focused on driving the evolution of a large enterprise software suite. The role combines hands-on technical leadership, AI and cloud innovation, and strategic influence across global teams. We … quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions Mentor and develop engineering talent (team of 30+ engineers), promoting a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement Drive adoption of modern software practices including DevOps, continuous integration, and continuous delivery Partner with executives to influence technology strategy and key investment decisions Introduce and embed AI and machine learning capabilities to More ❯

A fast-growing SaaS and digital product company is looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead the build and scale of its technology function. This is a rare opportunity to shape the engineering vision, drive innovation, and help deliver next-generation AI-augmented software products in a high … growth, well-funded environment. Role: Director of Software Engineering Salary: Dependent on experience Location: Guildford – Full-time, 5 days per week onsite What you’ll be doing: Build and lead a high-performing engineering team focused on delivering scalable SaaS and digital products Drive innovation by embedding AI into both product functionality … and engineering processes Partner with Product, Data, and AI teams to deliver a cohesive technology roadmap with regular release cycles Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring performance, quality, and security standards are met Implement modern cloud-native architectures and DevOps best practices to enhance scalability and efficiency Establish and monitor KPIs for engineering More ❯

But there is so much more to do. We're scaling fast, and this role is about bringing both the excitement of innovation and the wisdom of solid engineering foundations - someone who thrives in rapid change but knows how to build for stability, security, and long-term growth. This isn't just about keeping the lights on, it … s about shaping how digital products are conceived, built, and delivered. You'll define and lead the Software Development, Engineering & Quality Assurance function for CUK, creating the strategy, building the team, and elevating our engineering capability. You'll bring thought leadership, hands on delivery experience, and the ability to craft platforms that enable our … heart of your success. You'll work in a cross functional, matrixed model across Digital & Technology, partnering with colleagues to unlock performance through data, insights, automation, and modern engineering practices. Key accountabilities include: Defining and leading the function, setting strategy, building capability, and reshaping resources across software development, engineering, and QA. Driving product led More ❯