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Director of Software Engineering Operations Permanent Location: Home Based/Kosovo Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 We are looking to recruit a Director of Software Engineering Operations for a leading software company. You will take a pivotal role in scaling a fast-growing SaaS business. Acting as the operational glue between Product, Engineering, and … objectives while keeping customers at the heart of everything you do. This is a senior leadership position, reporting into the Group CTO, and will suit someone with a strong software engineering background who has transitioned into a leadership role within a growing software company. This is a remote role , offering flexibility in how and where you work. … However, during the first 3-6 months , you will spend significant time with the engineering teams on-site in Kosovo to build relationships, understand operations, and embed processes. Once established, travel requirements will reduce and can be scaled back considerably. The Role Provide operational leadership for software engineering teams, ensuring delivery velocity, platform resilience, and customer satisfaction. More ❯

Job title: Software Engineering Manager Location : Maidenhead, Berkshire Salary range: £60,000 - £80,000 The Malloy Aeronautics Team: Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means … we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development. About The Role: As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be reporting to the Head of Engineering. This exciting role will place the right candidate at the forefront of unmanned air systems development in … the UK. We seek a highly motivated leader to oversee the development and verification of UAS software. As a Software Engineering Manager , you will drive the delivery of critical engineering outputs, including software requirements, design, implementation, and testing. You will apply your expertise in software engineering and aviation systems to guide the development of More ❯

Head of Software Engineering My client, a forward-thinking company, is seeking a visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive technology solutions. We would also consider exceptional … candidates who have been an Engineering Manager or Principal Software Engineer and are now ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role. If you're a strategic and hands-on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. As … Head of Engineering, youll take ownership of the engineering function-shaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CTO and will see you working closely with the wider leadership team. Your input will be instrumental in transforming ideas into robust More ❯

Head of Software Engineering My client, a forward-thinking company, is seeking a visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive technology solutions. We would also consider exceptional … candidates who have been an Engineering Manager or Principal Software Engineer and are now ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role. If you're a strategic and hands-on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. As … Head of Engineering, you’ll take ownership of the engineering function-shaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CTO and will see you working closely with the wider leadership team. Your input will be instrumental in transforming ideas into More ❯

Software Engineering Manager Java, .Net, CI/CD, Azure Milton Keynes Hybrid (3 days office-based each week) Working with an established partner to the gaming industry, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality content that drives operator revenues. As the primary Software Engineering Manager,you will be required to lead their talented Java and … .NET teams, that will help shape the future of their technical delivery and innovation. The Role As Software Engineering Manager, youll be critical to the technical development, reporting directly to the Head of Software Engineering. Youll balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement, ensuring that all software solutions align with business goals and deliver client … when needed to troubleshoot or guide development. Collaborate with architects to shape scalable, efficient technical solutions. Champion Agile practices and drive adoption across teams. Experience Proven experience as a Software Engineering Manager in a fast-paced environment. Strong technical foundation inJava and/or .NET, with hands-on coding ability. Experience withAzure, DevOps practices, and modern CI/ More ❯

Software Engineering - Summer Placement 2026 The Software team at MBDA deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment -to support those on the battlefield. Our teams provide a range of products from high integrity software running on our weapon systems, to mission planning solutions integrated into a complex battlespace arena. … We use numerous programming languages, software tools and software lifecycle methodologies to achieve this. Salary : £23,495 pro-rated Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to … of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Annual Leave : 5 days Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity The Software team at MBDA (Stevenage) deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment to support those on the battlefield! Our teams provide a range More ❯

Head of Software Engineering - Manchester £100-150K My client, a forward-thinking financial company, is seeking a visionaryHead of Software Engineeringto lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive financial solutions. If you're … and hands-on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. AsHead of Engineering, youll take ownership of the engineering functionshaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role … of technical excellence. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy Lead and develop a talented team of engineers with a focus on growth, inclusion, and ownership. Define and deliver a forward-looking engineering roadmap aligned with business goals. Champion a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement. Technology Delivery Oversee the design and development of scalable and secure digital products. Implement best More ❯

Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is 95 per hour (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35) . Security Clearance: must hold SC clearance/SC cleared candidates … using tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent to track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure delivery against milestones. Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage and manage diverse stakeholders including engineering teams, vendors, customers, and senior leadership. Risk & Issue Management: Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle. Budget & Resource Management: Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets … such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives, and Reviews. Skilled in applying Agile principles and using Azure DevOps to manage delivery workflows, resolve impediments, and maintain project momentum. Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Strong understanding of software engineering processes, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment. Systems Integration: Experience managing integration of software with hardware More ❯

Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is £95 per hour (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35) . Security Clearance: must hold SC clearance/SC cleared candidates … using tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent to track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure delivery against milestones. Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage and manage diverse stakeholders including engineering teams, vendors, customers, and senior leadership. Risk & Issue Management: Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle. Budget & Resource Management: Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets … such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives, and Reviews. Skilled in applying Agile principles and using Azure DevOps to manage delivery workflows, resolve impediments, and maintain project momentum. Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Strong understanding of software engineering processes, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment. Systems Integration: Experience managing integration of software with hardware More ❯

Software Engineering Manager/Software Team Lead Hybrid – Manchester We're working with a rapidly growing company seeking a hands-off Software Engineering Leader to guide and inspire a talented, multi-skilled engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front, not by coding, but by setting vision, driving delivery, and … fostering a high-performance engineering culture. You’ll be responsible for leading a team of exceptional engineers building slick, scalable digital consumer products using modern and complex technology stacks. The systems need to be resilient, high-performing, and elegant, supporting both customers and internal teams alike. What You’ll Be Doing: Leading a high-calibre team of senior software engineers. Driving delivery, best practices, and engineering excellence. Championing modern development practices: TDD, automation, CI/CD, DevOps, and scalable architecture. Supporting the team’s growth, both technically and professionally. Influencing wider tech direction and fostering a strong engineering culture. What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in leading high-performing engineering teams. Solid technical background More ❯

Software Engineering Manager/Software Team Lead Hybrid – Manchester We're working with a rapidly growing company seeking a hands-off Software Engineering Leader to guide and inspire a talented, multi-skilled engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front, not by coding, but by setting vision, driving delivery, and … fostering a high-performance engineering culture. You’ll be responsible for leading a team of exceptional engineers building slick, scalable digital consumer products using modern and complex technology stacks. The systems need to be resilient, high-performing, and elegant, supporting both customers and internal teams alike. What You’ll Be Doing: Leading a high-calibre team of senior software engineers. Driving delivery, best practices, and engineering excellence. Championing modern development practices: TDD, automation, CI/CD, DevOps, and scalable architecture. Supporting the team’s growth, both technically and professionally. Influencing wider tech direction and fostering a strong engineering culture. What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in leading high-performing engineering teams. Solid technical background More ❯

about making a positive impact - they pledge to be a net-zero CO2 company and donate 1% of revenues to social impact causes The role: As the Head of Software Engineering, you will strategically & operationally lead the software engineering team and thereby actively shape the technology, product, and team. You will be reporting directly to the … co-Founder and CTO. Key Responsibilities: Coach and manage existing software engineering team Closely collaborate with the Product and Deployment Team to define product features and priorities Define systems and processes to execute product roadmap Lead planning, execution, and timely delivery of the product Oversee operational aspects of the software development process to ensure effective workflows across … developers Manage and conduct code reviews to maintain high code quality, implement and enforce testing best practices for the software Recruit top talent for growing the software development team Key Requirements: Proven track record in leadership roles in software development in B2B, data-centric SaaS companies from Seed to Series A+ Leadership experience in leading team of More ❯

Overview Your part in our mission Every ambitious idea at Squarcle relies on great engineering to bring it to life. As Head of Software Engineering, you'll be the one shaping how we build. You'll set the vision, scale the team, and make sure our systems are ready for the future. This is your chance to … career development, an Engagement Manager to support day-to-day project work, and a Capability Lead to ensure best practice across tools, people, and processes. This role leads our Software Development Capability, where you'll work closely with Billy, one of our Procurement and Supply Chain Senior Managers and also the Product Owner for our Pulse digital platform and … Kevin, who is our Head of Technology Services. Your Performance Manager will be confirmed once you start. This is what you'll be doing As the Head of Software Engineering within our Digital capability you'll be joining us as we build momentum. This means there's room for people to shape how we grow, not just keep More ❯

Head of Software Engineering - Manchester Reporting directly to the CTO, this strategic leadership role will help shape and drive the engineering vision, foster a high-performance culture, and lead initiatives around AI adoption, platform scalability, and potential offshore development expansion. About the Role As Head of Software Engineering, you will be responsible for the performance … direction, and cohesion of the engineering function, with a focus on people, process, and platform delivery. While this is not a hands-on coding role, your leadership will impact every part of the engineering lifecycle, from team structure and Agile maturity to DevSecOps and emerging technology adoption. You will work closely with Product, InfoSec, Operations, and Delivery teams … a key role in driving innovation, improving delivery predictability, and scaling high-quality solutions aligned with business needs. Key Responsibilities Partner with the CTO to define and execute the engineering strategy. Lead and mentor Engineering Managers and senior technical leaders across multiple domains. Identify and implement opportunities in AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics. Oversee the expansion and More ❯

Software Engineering Manager Our client is building secure, scalable, and user-focused digital platforms that make a real difference. Innovation, collaboration, and energy are at the heart of how we work. Our client is packed with talented engineers and creative thinkers who thrive in a supportive, ambitious environment. Were proud of what weve achieved so far-but were … just getting started. The Role Were looking for a Software Engineering Manager who can bring energy, passion, and excellent communication skills to inspire and guide our engineering teams. This is a hands-off leadership role focused on people, culture, and delivery rather than day-to-day coding. Youll empower engineers, influence technical direction, and partner with senior … stakeholders to shape the future of our platforms. The role is also a springboard into Head of Engineering, so if youre ambitious, visionary, and eager to step into senior leadership, this is the perfect opportunity. What Youll Do Lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams. Communicate with clarity and confidence across technical and non-technical audiences. Drive engineering More ❯

Software Engineering Manager Our client is building secure, scalable, and user-focused digital platforms that make a real difference. Innovation, collaboration, and energy are at the heart of how we work. Our client is packed with talented engineers and creative thinkers who thrive in a supportive, ambitious environment. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far … but we’re just getting started. The Role We’re looking for a Software Engineering Manager who can bring energy, passion, and excellent communication skills to inspire and guide our engineering teams. This is a hands-off leadership role focused on people, culture, and delivery rather than day-to-day coding. You’ll empower engineers, influence technical … direction, and partner with senior stakeholders to shape the future of our platforms. The role is also a springboard into Head of Engineering, so if you’re ambitious, visionary, and eager to step into senior leadership, this is the perfect opportunity. What You’ll Do Lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams. Communicate with clarity and confidence across More ❯

Software Engineering Manager Our client is building secure, scalable, and user-focused digital platforms that make a real difference. Innovation, collaboration, and energy are at the heart of how we work. Our client is packed with talented engineers and creative thinkers who thrive in a supportive, ambitious environment. We're proud of what we've achieved so far … but we're just getting started. The Role We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager who can bring energy, passion, and excellent communication skills to inspire and guide our engineering teams. This is a hands-off leadership role focused on people, culture, and delivery rather than day-to-day coding. You'll empower engineers, influence technical … direction, and partner with senior stakeholders to shape the future of our platforms. The role is also a springboard into Head of Engineering, so if you're ambitious, visionary, and eager to step into senior leadership, this is the perfect opportunity. What You'll Do Lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams. Communicate with clarity and confidence across More ❯

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Electronic Engineering or a related subject. Description Job Title: Summer Intern Air Software Engineer Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire) We … however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 5 days per week. Salary: £24,300 Pro Rata What you’ll be doing: Creating cutting edge software for our platforms and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from concept, design, and development through to delivery and maintenance in service. Contributing to addressing the … engineering issues on a programme and to encompass requirements capture/evaluation, systems and software design, software implementation, software unit and integration testing, qualification, and certification as well as defect investigation and resolution. Delivering software solutions for highly complex, real-time systems and software platforms. Articulate a strong understanding of multiple software development More ❯

Contract Software Engineer/Lead Developer - Expert The Role We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer/Back-End Developer - a true "super dev" - with proven Design Patterns expertise and a deep understanding of software engineering/development. This is a high-level contract role, suitable for someone operating at a Principal Engineer or Lead … based. Rate: circa 680 per day (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months initially Start: ASAP September 2025 Key Responsibilities Lead the back-end development of a new platform. Apply advanced software engineering/development and design patterns Translate abstract concepts into working, production-ready solutions. Employ Test-Driven Development (TDD) and SOLID principles. Build robust, scalable algorithms and efficient … structures. Collaborate with other engineers, mentoring and sharing knowledge. Produce maintainable, clean code based on the "less is more" principle. Essential Skills & Experience Expert in TypeScript or a similar software development language , with strong back-end development experience. Extensive experience in applying well-known software design patterns. Proven ability to work independently with minimal guidance. Advanced algorithmic approach More ❯

Contract Software Engineer/Lead Developer - Expert The Role We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer/Back-End Developer - a true 'super dev' - with proven Design Patterns expertise and a deep understanding of software engineering/development. This is a high-level contract role, suitable for someone operating at a Principal Engineer or Lead … based. Rate: circa £680 per day (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months initially Start: ASAP September 2025 Key Responsibilities Lead the back-end development of a new platform. Apply advanced software engineering/development and design patterns Translate abstract concepts into working, production-ready solutions. Employ Test-Driven Development (TDD) and SOLID principles. Build robust, scalable algorithms and efficient … structures. Collaborate with other engineers, mentoring and sharing knowledge. Produce maintainable, clean code based on the 'less is more' principle. Essential Skills & Experience Expert in TypeScript or a similar software development language , with strong back-end development experience. Extensive experience in applying well-known software design patterns. Proven ability to work independently with minimal guidance. Advanced algorithmic approach More ❯

About The Role We're on the lookout for engineering leaders who can shape and grow high-performing teams, delivering first-class, quality-focused applications at pace.You'll play a key role in evolving our technology strategy - leveraging cloud-native platforms to build robust, event-driven microservices used by millions of clients every day to manage their investment portfolios.As … a Software Engineering Manager , you'll lead a backend engineering team to deliver secure, scalable, and high-impact solutions. You'll balance technical leadership with team development, driving delivery while creating a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a Software Engineering Manager, your key responsibilities will include:Inspire and align your team around … purpose, delivery goals, and engineering excellence.Proven experience leading engineering teams in complex, fast-paced environments. Strong software engineering background (Java/TypeScript/cloud-native systems). Experience with Agile frameworks and collaborative delivery practices. A chance to talk with our Hiring Manager in more detail about the role, our vision, our tech stack and some More ❯

Software Engineering Manager £85,000 (DOE) Wrexham (hybrid) Hyperloop Recruitment are partnered with a leading client based near Wrexham who are looking for a Software Engineering Manager (Java) to join their growing team. Managing a small team of software engineers & QAs, you will mainly be tasked with providing technical expertise & leadership, promoting Agile processes across … the team & wider organisation. The role would suit a strong software engineering leader, highly proficient and knowledgable with Java & AWS, with strong leadership skills and excellent stakeholder management. Key skills required: Strong coding background in Java Technical leadership People management AWS microservice architecture Automated testing methods Agile Ability to design scalabale systems IoT The role is paying up More ❯

Software Design Manager Cardiff £60,000 - £75,000 DOE plus excellent benefits Our client a leading Global provider of innovative and high-quality medical equipment is looking to recruit a Software Design Manager for their prestigious site based in Cardiff. The Software Design Manager will play an integral role in managing a small team of embedded and … system software engineers. Working on new and maintaining existing product development in a multi-discipline team environment. Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 DOE plus excellent benefits. Location: Cardiff Software Design Manager Responsibilities: Carry out engineering activities in accordance with company QA procedures and to meet regulatory regimes such as Medical Device Regulation (EU), ISO13485 (Int), FDA CFR820 … USA) and appropriate standards including IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971. Management of resources providing motivation, supervision and guidance of software engineering staff. Ensure adherence to current software design controls & processes. Collaborate with Engineers to create Software development plans, Software Specifications, Software Architecture Specifications & be responsible for the upkeep of all Software Design More ❯

Software Design Manager – Cardiff – £60,000 - £75,000 DOE plus excellent benefits Our client a leading Global provider of innovative and high-quality medical equipment is looking to recruit a Software Design Manager for their prestigious site based in Cardiff. The Software Design Manager will play an integral role in managing a small team of embedded and … system software engineers. Working on new and maintaining existing product development in a multi-discipline team environment. Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 DOE plus excellent benefits. Location: Cardiff Software Design Manager Responsibilities: Carry out engineering activities in accordance with company QA procedures and to meet regulatory regimes such as Medical Device Regulation (EU), ISO13485 (Int), FDA CFR820 … USA) and appropriate standards including IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971. Management of resources providing motivation, supervision and guidance of software engineering staff. Ensure adherence to current software design controls & processes. Collaborate with Engineers to create Software development plans, Software Specifications, Software Architecture Specifications & be responsible for the upkeep of all Software Design More ❯

Role At Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) we are building our next generation platform, creating flexible and scalable applications in a multi-tenancy SaaS architecture. We're on the lookout for engineering leaders who can shape and grow high-performing teams, delivering first-class, quality-focused applications at pace.You'll play a key role in evolving our technology strategy - leveraging cloud … portfolios. We want to revolutionise the financial services industry and we're looking for innovative talent to help us on our mission. What You'll Be Doing As a Software Engineering Manager , you'll lead a backend engineering team to deliver secure, scalable, and high-impact solutions. You'll balance technical leadership with team development, driving delivery … while creating a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a Software Engineering Manager, your key responsibilities will include: Technical Delivery & Strategy Own delivery of backend services, ensuring they are reliable, scalable, and secure. Work closely with product, architecture, and business teams to shape technical direction. Drive effective planning, estimation, and execution of projects. Embed continuous improvement More ❯