Head of Software Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A Glasgow-based tech company is seeking a Head of Software Development to lead their engineering function. In this strategic leadership role, you will report directly to the CTO and oversee a growing team of 30+, shaping delivery and culture within an ambitious, collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to drive impactful product development in a fast-scaling organization.

Benefits

Autonomy to shape delivery and culture

High-performing team

Impactful products

Collaborative in-office culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading engineering teams at scale, preferably in product-led/SaaS.
• Strong grasp of modern engineering practices.
• Hands-on experience with challenges faced by dev teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the engineering function with full ownership.
• Report to the CTO and collaborate with Product and Design.
• Level up a high-performing team of 30+ across multiple squads.

Skills

Leadership

Agile

CI/CD

Cloud

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Job Description

Head of Software Development

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid – 2/3 days in office)

I’m currently partnered with a Glasgow-based tech company that’s scaling fast and looking for a Head of Software Development to lead and evolve their engineering function.

This is a strategic leadership role — not just line management, but full ownership of how engineering is run. You’ll be reporting into the CTO, working closely with Product and Design, and leading a growing team of 30+ across multiple squads.

What’s in it for you:

• Autonomy and influence – shape delivery, culture, and how the tech evolves.
• High-performing team already in place – your job is to level it up.
• Genuinely impactful products – used by thousands daily, with real-world outcomes.
• Hybrid model with a collaborative, ambitious in-office culture (Glasgow HQ).

What they need:

• A proven track record of leading engineering teams at scale (bonus if that’s in a product-led business or SaaS).
• Someone who understands how to balance delivery, tech quality, and people leadership.
• Strong grasp of modern engineering practices — Agile, CI/CD, cloud-, etc.
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on understanding of the challenges dev teams face day to day.

This isn’t a “keep the lights on” role — it’s for someone who wants to build, influence, and grow with a scaling business.