Head of Software Engineering

Head of Software Engineering 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. ExperienceDefine 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.Establish modern engineering standards (cloud-first, CI/CD, automation, observability, secure SDLC).Drive operational excellence across performance, resilience, and securityBuild 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 ..... full job details .....