Full job descriptionHead 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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