Head of Software Engineering

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-scaling tech company in Glasgow seeks a Head of Software Development to lead its engineering function. This strategic role involves full ownership of engineering practices, collaborating closely with Product and Design, and leading a high-performing team. With a hybrid work model, the position offers autonomy, impact, and the opportunity to shape how technology evolves at a company whose products are used by thousands daily.

Benefits

Autonomy and influence in tech decisions

High-performing team environment

Collaborative, ambitious office culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading engineering teams at scale, preferably in a product-led or SaaS environment.
• Hands-on experience with tech quality and people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the engineering function, reporting to the CTO.
• Influence delivery, culture, and team dynamics.
• Manage a growing team of 30+ engineers across multiple squads.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

People management

Software development

Delivery balance

Job description

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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.
• 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.