Software Engineering Director / Manager – 12 month contract

MYO Talent; England; Hybrid; GBP 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

MYO Talent is seeking a Software Engineering Director/Manager for a 12-month initial contract on a hybrid model in the UK. The role is based in Warwickshire with remote work (approx. 1 day in the office, 4 days remote). Day rates range from £700 to £1,000 per day inside IR35.

You will lead multiple software development teams, drive a change agenda, and coach engineers. The role involves transitioning teams to a product-led model, Agile/SAFe PI Planning, and strong DevSecOps/CI/CD capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple software development teams.
• Able to drive a change agenda and new ways of working.
• Experience leading and coaching development teams.
• Transitioning teams from service to product-led focus - transformation / organisation design.
• Leading Agile / SAFe PI Planning (Programme Increment Planning) and backlog management.
• DevSecOps, CI/CD, automation and platform engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor multiple software development teams.
• Embed change and drive a continuous improvement agenda.
• Coach and develop engineering talent across teams.
• Transition from service to product-led delivery models.
• Lead Agile/SAFe PI Planning and manage backlogs across programs.
• Oversee DevSecOps, CI/CD automation and platform engineering initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

PI Planning

Backlog management

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Platform engineering

Product-led transformation

Change agenda

Ways of working

Job description

Software Engineering Manager / Director / Head of Platform Engineering / Head of Software Engineering / Software Development / Software Engineering / SDLC / Pipeline Automation / PI Planning / CI/CD / Agile / SAFe / 12-month initial contract, £700 - 1,000 per day Inside IR35 - Hybrid Warwickshire / Remote.

One of our leading clients is looking to recruit a Software Engineering Director / Manager.

Location - Hybrid Warwickshire / Remote (approx. 1 day per week in the office, 4 days remote)

12-month initial contract

Experience:

• Leadership of multiple software development / software engineering teams
• Embedding change / able to drive a change agenda / ways of working
• Leading and coaching development teams
• Transitioning teams from service to more product led focus - transformation / transition / service product models / organisational model design
• Leading Agile / SAFe PI Planning (Programme Increment Planning) and backlog management
• DevSec Ops, CI/CD and automation and platform engineering

Desirable - Any exposure to a regulated industry would be beneficial such as Financial Services, Insurance, Banking, Pharmaceuticals, Utilities, Energy etc although not essential.