1 to 25 of 29 Head of Software Engineering Jobs in the UK excluding London

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 teams to 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 software development team and guide offshore contributors Define technical architecture, development frameworks, and solution standards Oversee delivery of secure, reliable and scalable systems across web, mobile More ❯

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 teams to 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 software development team and guide offshore contributors Define technical architecture, development frameworks, and solution standards Oversee delivery of secure, reliable and scalable systems across web, mobile More ❯

Location: Minimum 2 days per week in the office at our Lancaster HQ About the Role The Head of Software Engineering will be responsible for leading and managing a multidisciplinary engineering team, with a tech stack spanning (in order of importance): Mobile development (iOS & Android) Cloud platforms (WS) Advanced algorithm development (Python) Machine Learning … someone who can be hands on and is still in the code day-to-day. You’ll drive technical excellence, foster innovation, encourage continual improvement and deliver high-quality software solutions. Including: Strategic Leadership Define the technical vision and strategy for software development in alignment with business objectives. Oversee the development and deployment of scalable, high-performing … applications and platforms. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team. Team Management Manage, mentor, and inspire a team that includes engineers, machine learning specialists, mathematicians and physicists. Support talent acquisition, retention, and development to ensure a high-performing team. Technical Oversight Provide hands-on technical guidance for complex software development projects. More ❯

Sanderson City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom Head of Software Engineering Sanderson City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom 17 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Sanderson. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range … Direct message the job poster from Sanderson Senior Contract Recruiter - Software (Financial Services) Contract – Interim Head of Software Development/Senior Engineering Manager Location: Hybrid – Bristol (2-4 Times a Month – Flexible) Contract: 6 Months We are seeking a senior technology leader to drive high-impact, business-critical transformation initiatives across a modern digital platform. … This role demands strong architectural vision, delivery oversight, and stakeholder engagement across multiple agile engineering teams. The Role You will operate in a strategic, hands-off technical leadership capacity, supporting four agile teams (~40 engineers) through large-scale platform modernisation efforts. While you will not have direct line management responsibilities, you will be accountable for technical alignment, DevOps advocacy More ❯

years, guiding how we 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 support engineering and design workflows, this individual will define and implement technology strategies and roadmaps that empower teams to deliver high-quality products. Operating across More ❯

holiday home people - and we're on a mission to make every UK break unforgettable. From Cornwall cottages to coastal escapes in the Scottish Highlands, our platform connects thousands of travellers with the perfect place to stay. As a certified B Corp , we're proud to meet the highest standards of social and environmental impact. That means doing … business the right way - for our people, our communities, and the planet. Now, we're looking for a Head of Software Engineering to shape the future of our tech and lead a growing team of high-performing engineers. You'll join a company that's passionate about people - whether they're booking with us … partnering with us, or working with us. We've built a collaborative, curious, and caring culture rooted in the South West - and while we've grown into one of the UK's market leaders, we've kept that start-up spirit alive in how we think, move, and evolve. What you'll be doing As Head of More ❯

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 of transactions daily. You’ll work closely with Product, Architecture, Compliance, and Operations to ensure our technology meets the highest standards – from regulatory compliance to real-time performance. What More ❯

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 of transactions daily. You’ll work closely with Product, Architecture, Compliance, and Operations to ensure our technology meets the highest standards – from regulatory compliance to real-time performance. What More ❯

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 of transactions daily. You’ll work closely with Product, Architecture, Compliance, and Operations to ensure our technology meets the highest standards – from regulatory compliance to real-time performance. What More ❯

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 of transactions daily. You’ll work closely with Product, Architecture, Compliance, and Operations to ensure our technology meets the highest standards – from regulatory compliance to real-time performance. What More ❯

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 of transactions daily. You'll work closely with Product, Architecture, Compliance, and Operations to ensure our technology meets the highest standards – from regulatory compliance to real-time performance. What More ❯

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 a collaborative and innovative environment. Oversee the development of a bespoke software product, from ideation through to delivery and ongoing maintenance. Take a hands-on approach in More ❯

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? Leadership & Management Lead, mentor, and inspire a growing team of engineers. Own the technical strategy, roadmap, and delivery aligned to business outcomes. Champion engineering best practices in performance, security, and scalability. Collaborate cross-functionally to align tech vision with product and business goals. Cultivate a strong team culture of innovation More ❯

Are you ready to lead a 50+ person engineering team through real, strategic change? We're hiring a Head of Software Engineering to shape the future of a high-performing tech function. You ll report to the CTO and work alongside other Head Of peers to transform how software is built … tested, and released. About you: You bring clarity to complexity, can paint a compelling vision, and unite managers around a common purpose. You ve got experience working with B2B software products, high-availability systems, and transactional platforms. You understand software observability, performance monitoring, and the importance of resilience and self-healing capabilities. You ve recruited and nurtured … diverse, high-performing teams, from grads to senior leaders, and you champion continuous development. What you ll do: Lead and develop Engineering, QA, and Scrum teams Drive Agile, product-led software delivery across the SDLC Uplift DevOps, CI/CD, and deployment pipelines Raise standards in secure coding, automation, and observability Shape and deliver a continuous improvement roadmap More ❯

Are you ready to lead a 50+ person engineering team through real, strategic change? We're hiring a Head of Software Engineering to shape the future of a high-performing tech function. You’ll report to the CTO and work alongside other “Head Of” peers to transform how software is built … tested, and released. About you: You bring clarity to complexity, can paint a compelling vision, and unite managers around a common purpose. You’ve got experience working with B2B software products, high-availability systems, and transactional platforms. You understand software observability, performance monitoring, and the importance of resilience and self-healing capabilities. You’ve recruited and nurtured … diverse, high-performing teams, from grads to senior leaders, and you champion continuous development. What you’ll do: Lead and develop Engineering, QA, and Scrum teams Drive Agile, product-led software delivery across the SDLC Uplift DevOps, CI/CD, and deployment pipelines Raise standards in secure coding, automation, and observability Shape and deliver a continuous improvement roadmap More ❯

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 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 More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Software Engineering, Nottingham col-narrow-left Client: Capital One Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Reference: 2a7ea8543502 Job Views: 7 Posted: 18.06.2025 Expiry Date: 02.08.2025 col-wide Job Description: Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom … Nottingham, NottinghamshireHead of Software Engineering About this role We are looking for a Head of Engineering as a leader for our team of 400+ engineers. We’re looking for someone who has a clear vision for the engineering talent needs of the future; can inspire our team and go toe-to … toe with the best engineers on technical rigour. You’ll be accountable for the team set-up of our engineers within and across the ‘outcome teams’ we have established to drive forward different business outcomes. You’ll be an excellent leader of people and communicator. You’ll be able to solve complex technology problems at scale and influence More ❯

Job Description Head of Software Development Location: Glasgow (Hybrid – 2/3 days in office) I’m currently partnered with a Glasgow-based tech company that’s scaling fast and looking for a Head of Software Development to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a strategic leadership role — not just line … management, but full ownership of how engineering is run. You’ll be reporting into the CTO, working closely with Product and Design, and leading a growing team of 30+ across multiple squads. What’s in it for you: Autonomy and influence – shape delivery, culture, and how the tech evolves. High-performing team already in place – your job … impactful products – used by thousands daily, with real-world outcomes. Hybrid model with a collaborative, ambitious in-office culture (Glasgow HQ). What they need: A proven track record of leading engineering teams at scale (bonus if that’s in a product-led business or SaaS). Someone who understands how to balance delivery, tech quality, and people More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Software Engineering, warrington, cheshire col-narrow-left Client: Uniting Cloud Location: Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 1 Posted: 04.06.2025 Expiry Date: 19.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Senior Software Engineering Manager Join a rapidly growing company … at an exciting stage of transformation, where we're looking for a hands-off technical leader to shape and drive innovation. You’ll lead multiple high-performing teams of multi-skilled engineers, building cutting-edge digital consumer products using modern, complex, and scalable technologies. You'll play a pivotal role in setting technical direction, driving delivery, and growing … paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic roadmaps, foster innovation, and work with cutting-edge technologies at scale. What you’ll bring: Proven leadership across multiple software teams and managers Strong technical background in systems integration and software delivery Experience across full software development life cycle—from concept through design, development, testing, deployment, and More ❯

actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Adria Solutions Ltd Software Engineering Recruitment Specialist | Agency Owner | Helping companies grow their tech teams for 20+ years! 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 More ❯

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. This is a chance to step into a high-impact role where you’ll take a core team of ten talented engineers and scale it to 30 and beyond More ❯

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. This is a chance to step into a high-impact role where you’ll take a core team of ten talented engineers and scale it to 30 and beyond 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 … 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 – 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 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 ❯