Head of Software Engineering

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I have partnered with a business on a mission to transform digital experiences at scale. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Head of Software Engineering candidate who has real influence, owning engineering strategy, shaping architecture, and building a high-performing function from the ground up.

This is not a traditional corporate leadership role. The manager is looking for someone with a startup mindset, commercially aware, hands‑on, and comfortable operating in ambiguity. You’ll bring an entrepreneurial approach, balancing speed with quality, and innovation with scalability.

Experience

  • Define and execute the engineering strategy across digital, product and platform ecosystems.
  • Lead end-to-end delivery, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and reliable releases.
  • Partner closely with Product and Design as part of a leadership trio, shaping vision and outcomes.
  • Drive operational excellence across performance, resilience, and security
  • Build and scale a multi-site engineering organisation, embedding a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
  • Champion innovation and AI adoption where it delivers measurable business value.
  • Improve developer experience and productivity through tooling and automation.
  • Proven experience as a senior engineering leader (Head of / Director / VP level).
  • Strong hands‑on technical background with credibility across engineering teams.
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft ecosystems, modern cloud architectures, and distributed systems.
  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, observability, and secure engineering practices.
  • Track record of scaling teams and delivering in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
  • Experience working in or with startup / scale‑up environments.
  • Commercially aware, data‑driven, and decisive.
  • Shape and lead engineering at a strategic, group‑wide level.
  • Join a business investing heavily in digital transformation and innovation.
  • Work in a high‑impact leadership role with real autonomy.

You’re someone who:

  • Thrives in ambiguity and change.
  • Thinks like a founder, not just an operator.
  • Balances technical depth with business impact.
  • Leads from the front—comfortable being both strategic and hands‑on.

If you're ready to take ownership of a large‑scale engineering function while operating with the agility and mindset of a startup, this is a role worth exploring.

Competitive salary on offer, hybrid working with 2‑3 days required in the office based in central London.

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Location:
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£150,000 - £200,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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