Director of Software Engineering

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector is seeking a Director of Software Engineering in Wakefield. This role is a hands-on leadership position responsible for developing talent and managing engineering teams while driving agile practices and operational excellence across various products. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software development leadership and a strong understanding of modern engineering practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing software development teams.
• 1+ years in a Director-level role, leading 10+ engineers.
• Deep familiarity with Lean, Agile, or Kanban methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Attract, develop, and retain exceptional engineering talent.
• Build high-performing full-stack development teams.
• Promote a culture of transparency, collaboration, and ownership.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Java

C#

C++

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Client:

Hayward Hawk

Location:

wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Director of Software Engineering

Remote NI

The Role

As Director of Software Engineering, you’ll operate as a hands-on leader—both coaching and developing talent, while staying close to the technology. You’ll be responsible for building and scaling engineering teams, delivering against a product roadmap, and ensuring engineering quality and consistency.

You’ll lead a group of 14–20 engineers, shaping a culture of excellence, feedback, and growth. Working cross-functionally, you’ll drive agile practices and accelerate time-to-value across a portfolio of products and services.

Responsibilities

• Attract, develop, and retain exceptional engineering talent.
• Build nimble, high-performing full-stack development teams.
• Lead engineering, architecture, DevOps, and database practices with a focus on simplicity, scalability, and innovation.
• Promote a culture of transparency, collaboration, and ownership.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align on business and product objectives.
• Champion agile methodologies to drive efficiency, reduce complexity, and increase delivery velocity.
• Mentor engineers and new leaders, supporting their career development and technical growth.
• Identify and eliminate blockers while improving tooling, automation, and development workflows.
• Promote operational excellence through effective monitoring, alerting, and process improvement.
• Coordinate cross-team initiatives and ensure successful delivery of complex features.

Requirements:

• Passionate about building products that make a real-world impact.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing software development teams.
• 1+ years in a Director-level (or equivalent) role, leading 10+ engineers.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead remote or distributed teams.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and solving complex problems with autonomy.
• Strong background in object-oriented programming (Java, C#, or C++).
• Experienced in mentoring new engineering leaders and building productive teams.
• Deep familiarity with Lean, Agile, or Kanban methodologies.
• Strategic thinker who balances innovation with execution.
• Confident working alongside senior leadership and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Strong project management and delivery skills.