Director of Software Engineering
Director of Software Engineering - Lead at Scale, Shape Strategy & Drive Global Delivery
A globally recognised, product-led technology organisation, delivering solutions used by millions of users across international markets. The environment is fast-paced, scaling and focused on delivering measurable impact through high-quality software.
Within this, the engineering function operates across multiple cross-functional delivery teams, partnering closely with Product, Architecture technology groups to deliver globally aligned platforms.
We're looking for a strategic, people-focused Director of Software Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams and shape the future of technology delivery. This is a senior leadership role, focused on driving performance, building high-performing teams and partnering closely with executive stakeholders.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead, coach and develop Engineering Managers and QA leaders across multiple teams
- Own delivery outcomes, ensuring predictability, quality and alignment to strategic goals
- Drive organisational planning, workforce strategy and engineering scalability
- Partner with Product, Architecture and global stakeholders internationally.
- Embed modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, DevOps and quality engineering
- Lead performance management, succession planning and talent development
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience leading engineering organisations through managers
- Strong track record of building high-performing teams and engineering cultures
- Experience managing budgets, resource planning and organisational design
- Deep understanding of modern software delivery and operational excellence
- Strong stakeholder management across technical and business teams
- Experience working in global, distributed environments
What's on offer:
- £115k-£120k + 20% bonus
- Hybrid working (North East based)
- Opportunity to influence global platform strategy and transformation
Ready to step into a high-impact leadership role? Apply now or get in touch to find out more.
Reference: 3130819802
Director of Software Engineering
Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by Harvey Nash Plc
Director of Software Engineering - Lead at Scale, Shape Strategy & Drive Global Delivery
A globally recognised, product-led technology organisation, delivering solutions used by millions of users across international markets. The environment is fast-paced, scaling and focused on delivering measurable impact through high-quality software.
Within this, the engineering function operates across multiple cross-functional delivery teams, partnering closely with Product, Architecture technology groups to deliver globally aligned platforms.
We're looking for a strategic, people-focused Director of Software Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams and shape the future of technology delivery. This is a senior leadership role, focused on driving performance, building high-performing teams and partnering closely with executive stakeholders.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead, coach and develop Engineering Managers and QA leaders across multiple teams
- Own delivery outcomes, ensuring predictability, quality and alignment to strategic goals
- Drive organisational planning, workforce strategy and engineering scalability
- Partner with Product, Architecture and global stakeholders internationally.
- Embed modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, DevOps and quality engineering
- Lead performance management, succession planning and talent development
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience leading engineering organisations through managers
- Strong track record of building high-performing teams and engineering cultures
- Experience managing budgets, resource planning and organisational design
- Deep understanding of modern software delivery and operational excellence
- Strong stakeholder management across technical and business teams
- Experience working in global, distributed environments
What's on offer:
- £115k-£120k + 20% bonus
- Hybrid working (North East based)
- Opportunity to influence global platform strategy and transformation
Ready to step into a high-impact leadership role? Apply now or get in touch to find out more.
Reference: 3130819802
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