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Head of Engineering
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Head of Engineering
Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)
£70,000 - £80,000 + strong pension + private healthcare
My client is a growing SaaS provider delivering software solutions to a diverse client base. Their platform underpins operational, regulatory and field-based workflows, with a strong emphasis on reliability, scalability and continuous improvement. As they continue to scale and mature ahead of future growth, they are now seeking a Head of Engineering to shape and lead their development function.
This is a key leadership role where you'll guide engineering culture, influence delivery processes, and ensure the development organisation is set up for sustainable, long-term success.
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
What will you do in the role?
Engineering Delivery
Own day-to-day delivery of all engineering work across web and mobile teams
Allocate development resources across projects and workstreams
Ensure developers are focused on a limited number of concurrent workstreams
Work with Product Managers to sequence and prioritise work effectively
Team Leadership
Line-manage engineers and support Team Leads in their technical leadership duties
Set clear objectives, expectations and growth paths for all engineers
Promote a positive, sustainable and high-performing engineering culture
Lead and mentor a team of 9 engineers
Development Standards & Quality
Define and enforce coding standards and engineering best practices
Ensure robust and consistent code review processes
Promote secure coding practices
Partner with QA to ensure product quality remains consistently high
Release & Delivery Governance
Own release governance and approval processes
Ensure releases meet testing and quality requirements
Work with the Platform team to improve deployment processes
Maintain a reliable, predictable release cadence
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Product Managers on prioritisation and demand management
Collaborate with Platform & Architecture on technical initiatives
Provide engineering input into planning, estimation and delivery commitments
Continuous Improvement
Identify inefficiencies in engineering processes and implement improvements
Reduce technical debt through structured prioritisation
Drive adoption of modern development practices, tools and methodologies
What skills / experience will you already have?
Essential
5+ years' experience in software development environments
Previous experience leading engineering teams
Experience delivering software in a SaaS or client-driven environment
Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of modern software development practices
Experience with .NET and web-based architectures
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Strong stakeholder management skills
Ability to challenge and influence non-technical stakeholders
Experience working with Agile or Kanban delivery models
Desirable
Experience scaling engineering teams
Experience in organisations preparing for acquisition
Leadership or management training
Personal Qualities
Strong leadership presence
Calm under pressure
Pragmatic and delivery-focused
Continuous improvement mindset
Excellent communication skills
If you're looking for a senior leadership role where you can shape engineering culture, drive delivery excellence and influence the growth of a SaaS platform, please apply to find out more. xehkeey
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
- Location:
- Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering