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Director of Software Engineering

Job in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listing for: Retelligence
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Architect, Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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We are looking for an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead multiple development teams, shape architectural direction, and champion engineering excellence. This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role for someone with deep technical expertise and a strong foundation in object‑oriented design and software architecture.

The Role

You will oversee the delivery of complex, high‑quality software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Working closely with Product, Architecture, and Infrastructure teams, you will set the technical strategy and ensure your teams have the guidance and processes needed to build robust solutions. You will maintain strong engineering credibility, contributing to architectural discussions, code reviews, and system design decisions, while supporting teams in implementing best practices in software development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and develop multiple teams of software engineers and technical leads.
  • Drive architectural strategy with a focus on object‑oriented design, modularity, and scalable system architecture.
  • Champion modern engineering practices, including microservices, CI/CD, automated testing, and Dev Sec Ops .
  • Maintain technical oversight across projects to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to design principles.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain high‑performing engineers and future technical leaders.
Technology Environment

Our technology stack is diverse and evolving, including:

Back-end
  • Node.js and Python for integration and data services
  • Event streaming with Kafka or Azure Event Hubs
  • Strong focus on secure coding and object‑oriented design principles
Front-end
  • Experience with Angular or Vue.js is a plus
  • Build pipelines using Vite, Webpack, Azure Dev Ops, or Git Hub Actions
  • Azure (preferred), with exposure to AWS or GCP
  • Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or Bicep
  • Monitoring and observability using App Insights, Prometheus, Grafana, and Open Telemetry
About You
  • Proven experience leading multiple engineering teams.
  • Deep understanding of software architecture and object‑oriented programming principles.
  • Skilled in designing scalable, maintainable, and robust systems.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, able to influence both technical and business stakeholders.
  • Passionate about building high‑performing teams and fostering technical excellence.
Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Engineering

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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