Director Software Engineering

Qualitrol; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Ralliant in Glasgow is seeking a Director to lead Qualitrol’s software-enabled enterprise services delivery, aligning to Ralliant’s operating rhythm and RBS. You will drive strategy, governance, and execution across global product teams to deliver customer value.

The role emphasizes senior leadership, AI-enabled delivery, and modern engineering practices, with hybrid work from our Glasgow office and flexibility to work from home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in professional software development.
• Working knowledge of IoT system development lifecycles.
• Working knowledge of Data Analytics SaaS models.

Responsibilities

• Lead Qualitrol’s software-enabled enterprise services delivery with disciplined execution.
• Manage Product Owners, Architects, Test Engineers, and Developers using Agile/Scrum.
• Champion AI-assisted delivery, CI, TDD, and systematic problem solving.
• Partner with global teams to align priorities and remove roadblocks.
• Hire and develop top talent and ensure on-time, high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Software dev exp

IoT lifecycle

Data Analytics SaaS

Agile/Scrum

Leadership & collab

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Eng

Job description

Position: Director, Software-Enabled Enterprise Services

You will work...hybrid from our Glasgow office, with flexibility to work from your home office.

Quick facts

• Ralliant is a precision technologies company built for impact makers
• Operating companies serving critical markets: monitoring, sensing, test & measurement, defense, and industrial technologies
• Global teams across multiple regions, aligned through the Ralliant Business System (RBS)

Why this is a great place to work…

You’ll join teams that solve hard problems with candor, speed, and respect. We practice continuous improvement through RBS - learning by doing, sharing what works, and raising the bar together. If you value ownership, transparency, and building things that matter, you’ll feel at home here.

Why this opportunity is unique…

Ralliant’s purpose is simple: our precision technologies create the confidence to break through every day. Across our operating companies, we help customers reduce risk, ensure performance, and make mission-critical decisions with clarity - turning precision into progress.

What You Will Do…

You will lead Qualitrol’s software-enabled enterprise services delivery—bringing consistency, transparency, and disciplined execution to our software programs, aligned to Ralliant’s operating rhythm and RBS. You’ll balance strategy and hands-on leadership, strengthen our recurring-revenue services platform, and set the engineering standard for quality, speed, and customer outcomes.

You’ll manage Product Owners, Architects, Test Engineers, and Software Developers using Agile/Scrum to deliver customer-facing services. You’ll continuously improve how we build—championing modern practices such as AI-assisted delivery, continuous integration, test-driven development, and systematic problem solving.

You’ll partner across global business and technology teams to align priorities, manage delivery risk, and remove roadblocks. You’ll hire and develop top talent, keep teams engaged, and create the environment to consistently deliver on-time, high-quality outcomes.

Additionally, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Scale methodical AI-enabled development workflows and guardrails (secure-by-design, privacy/IP protections) to improve throughput and quality
• Own portfolio planning and delivery (scope, schedule, cost), including reviews, risk management, and escalation resolution
• Co-create roadmaps with Product Owners and leaders—balancing strategy, customer value, and capacity
• Partner with architecture to deliver interoperable solutions and a frictionless, platform-led customer experience
• Coach leaders and teams on Agile/Scrum/Lean and build career growth paths that retain and grow talent

This opportunity could be for you if…

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in professional software development
• Working knowledge of IoT system development lifecycles
• Working knowledge of Data Analytics Saas models

Are you interested? You may be an extraordinary fit if you

• Deep fluency in Agile/Scrum; familiarity with Lean product development
• Ability to operationalize Agentic software engineering across teams
• Self-directed leader who can zoom out to set direction and zoom in to unblock delivery
• Strong collaborator and communicator across functions and geographies

Preferred Skills/experience

• Experience building and scaling high-performing software teams
• Experience implementing responsible AI enablement in the SDLC (tooling, governance, training, measurement)

What are the benefits and perks of working at Ralliant?

You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Details are available through Ralliant’s internal benefits resources and recruiting team.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Qualitrol

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].