Vice President of Software Engineering

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading product development team is seeking a Vice President of Software Engineering in Swindon. This strategic role involves leading a high-performing team, overseeing the delivery of innovative solutions, and integrating AI/ML into their products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and proven success in senior leadership.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development budget

Health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with senior leadership experience.
• Expertise in SaaS architecture and leading distributed teams.
• Proven success in scaling platforms from startup to growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Shape technical roadmap and ensure scalability.
• Drive innovation in AI-powered solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Full-stack development

Agile/Scrum methodologies

AI/ML product lifecycle

Cloud-based infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Containerisation

Job description

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Vice President of Software Engineering, swindon, wiltshire

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Client:

Enso Recruitment

Location:

swindon, wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Enso Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading product development team in Belfast as they seek to add a VP of Engineering to their team throughout a period of rapid expansion.

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for a VP of Engineering to lead, scale, and inspire a world-class engineering team. This role is both strategic and hands-on, responsible for delivering the next generation of their SaaS platform. As the VP of Engineering, you’ll oversee architectural decisions, product scalability, and AI/ML integration while working cross-functionally with product, design, and go-to-market teams.

Ideal for a tech leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on product innovation, engineering culture, and customer success.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, grow, and mentor a high-performing distributed engineering team.
• Define goals, manage performance reviews, and support career development.
• Drive recruitment efforts, from drafting job descriptions to conducting interviews.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

Technology & Delivery Oversight:

• Shape the technical roadmap, ensuring scalability and AI/ML integration.
• Provide hands-on guidance in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily standups.
• Oversee architecture, code quality, performance, and security standards.
• Promote engineering best practices including automated testing, documentation, and agile adherence.
• Champion the integration of AI/ML into core products and workflows.
• Collaborate with product leaders to deliver robust, ethical AI-driven features.
• Drive innovation in AI-powered customer-facing solutions and internal tools.

The ideal candidate profile

You bring expertise in:

• Leading diverse, distributed teams across geographies.
• Full-stack development and scalable SaaS architectures.
• Communicating technical ideas to stakeholders of all backgrounds.
• Agile/Scrum methodologies, continuous integration, and test automation.

You have experience with:

• AI/ML product lifecycle and cloud-based infrastructure (preferably AWS).
• Tools and platforms like Git, CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, and message queues.
• Scaling platforms from startup through growth stages.

Nice to have:

• Experience in developing AI-enabled go-to-market features.
• Familiarity with non-relational/NoSQL databases and AI compliance (e.g., data privacy, model governance).
• Domain knowledge in sectors such as cybersecurity, fintech, or enterprise SaaS.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years in software engineering, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven success in leading high-impact engineering teams.