Chief Software Engineering & Architecture Leader

Jackson Hogg Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hogg Limited is seeking an experienced Head of Software Engineering to lead engineering, architecture, and technology delivery during a digital transformation. The role influences technology strategy, builds scalable platforms, and guides teams to deliver business-critical solutions.

You will drive standards, governance, and AI-enabled initiatives while collaborating with executives and partners to align technology with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Lead engineering, architecture, and software delivery efforts.
• Hands-on with .NET 8, Azure Functions, EF Core, SQL Server/Azure SQL, React; build scalable apps.
• Strong cloud knowledge and modern development practices; DevOps/CI/CD expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering and architecture functions.
• Define technology strategy and platform roadmaps.
• Deliver scalable and maintainable technology solutions.
• Support digital transformation and AI initiatives.
• Drive development standards, governance, and quality assurance.
• Manage integrations between internal systems and third‑party platforms.
• Develop high‑performing technical teams.
• Collaborate with business leaders and technology partners.

Skills

Technology leadership

Hands-on .NET 8

Azure Functions

EF Core

SQL Server/Azure SQL

React

Azure services

Cloud technologies

DevOps

Stakeholder management

Job description

Jackson Hogg Limited is seeking an experienced Head of Software Engineering to lead engineering, architecture, and technology delivery during a digital transformation. The role influences technology strategy, builds scalable platforms, and guides teams to deliver business-critical solutions.

You will drive standards, governance, and AI-enabled initiatives while collaborating with executives and partners to align technology with strategic goals.