Director of Engineering (Software)

United Kingdom Source: WhatJobs

£150,000–£230,000

Overview

Job title: Director of Software Engineering

Location: UK-based (Remote - Candidate must be located in the UK)

Salary: Executive Level + Bonus + LTIP

A high-growth, mission-driven organisation is seeking a strategic and hands-on Executive Director of Engineering to lead their global engineering function through a period of significant change and innovation.

This is a confidential opportunity to shape the future of a complex technology estate and drive meaningful business impact on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on leadership to engineering, infrastructure, and support teams across multiple regions.
Define and execute a forward-thinking engineering strategy aligned to evolving business and product goals.
Spearhead technical transformation initiatives , modernising legacy platforms into scalable, secure, and cloud-native environments.
Champion agile methodologies embedding best practices across the engineering lifecycle.
Build and nurture high-performing, globally distributed teams , fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Partner cross-functionally with product, design, and commercial stakeholders to drive roadmap alignment and business value.
Lead operational excellence initiatives , focusing on performance metrics, cost optimisation, and risk mitigation.
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the organisation remains at the forefront of innovation.

What We’re Looking For

Extensive experience (13+ years) leading global engineering organisations in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Proven success in modernising complex technology estates , including experience with cloud-native architectures and microservices.
Skilled in managing remote-first, international teams across multiple time zones.
Commercially astute, with the ability to align technology with strategic business objectives.
Strong experience in talent strategy , building diverse, resilient teams, and developing technical leaders.
Deep understanding of software development best practices , delivery methodologies, and governance frameworks.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills at board and executive level.

Why Join?

Be at the forefront of global engineering transformation.
Influence long-term technology strategy and roadmap.
Join a collaborative leadership team passionate about innovation, agility, and culture.
Competitive executive compensation package with bonus and long-term incentives.