Head of Software Engineering

Head of Software Engineering

A well-established software business delivering specialist solutions to customers worldwide is seeking an experienced Head of Software Engineering to lead its engineering function during a key period of change and improvement.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take ownership of a multi-site engineering team, driving improvements across delivery, engineering quality, team performance, and operational processes. This role requires a hands-on leader who can quickly assess challenges, improve accountability, reduce delivery backlogs, and help create a more unified engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a multi-site software engineering team

Reduce support and project backlogs while improving delivery performance

Improve engineering processes, standards, testing, and release practices

Drive accountability, collaboration, and team cohesion

Support modernisation initiatives and reduction of technical debt

Provide regular delivery and progress reporting to senior leadership

Skills & Experience Required

Strong experience leading software engineering teams

Proven background improving delivery and engineering performance

Experience managing technical backlogs and software delivery processes

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to drive change within complex or legacy environments

Desirable Experience

Experience with Microsoft and legacy technology environments

CI/CD, automated testing, and modern development practices

Multi-site or geographically distributed team leadership

Industrial software or manufacturing systems experience

What’s on Offer

High-impact leadership opportunity

Immediate start available

Senior leadership exposure and autonomy

Competitive salary and package

This contract role will be 5 days on site.

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Head of Software Engineering

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