Director of Software Engineering

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Manchester | 4 days on-site

Our client is a pioneering software scale‑up on a mission to reshape the tech landscape within their sector. Already powering businesses across the UK and US, their intelligent platform helps their customers streamline and scale through cutting‑edge SaaS. With innovation hardwired into their DNA, they’re building a brand‑new, high‑impact tech innovation function to accelerate product software development and monetise creative tech.

This role is your opportunity to lead from the front — defining what’s possible, then building it!

The Engineering Director – Technology Innovation will spearhead a newly created squad dedicated to launching high‑value platform enhancements and custom solutions for enterprise customers. You’ll work directly with the CEO, tech and product leaders to transform ideas into scalable, revenue‑driving features.

• Build and lead a full‑stack engineering squad focused on SaaS product innovation
• Shape and own technical direction for greenfield developments and platform enhancements
• Translate customer opportunities into deliverable features that create measurable commercial value
• Champion modern engineering principles and agile delivery across all initiatives
• Influence product and strategy conversations at C‑level and with external stakeholders

• Proven leadership of product‑led SaaS engineering teams (10–20 engineers)
• Strong hands‑on experience across .NET Core, Angular, Azure, REST APIs, and SQL/No
  
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• Deep architectural thinking with a balance of speed, scalability, and quality
• Commercial and customer‑facing awareness with experience shaping enterprise tech outcomes
• Agile mindset, with a track record of iterative delivery and embedded quality (e.g. TDD, Scrum)

• Work directly with the CEO on product shaping and strategic innovation
• 4‑day on‑site working model, with room to experiment and influence tech direction
• Build something from zero — a new team, new ideas, new outcomes!
• Join a business where your ideas genuinely shape the roadmap and have a direct impact on ROI

To apply for this innovation‑focused Software Engineering Director position, click below and apply with a copy of your CV.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Management

• Technology, Information and Media and Software Development