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Director of Software Engineering

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Birmingham
7 months ago
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Software Engineering Director, £120,000 - £130,000 + Package

A Software Engineering Director is needed to join a growing SaaS company. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Software Engineering Leader who has a strong SaaS scale-up background - growing teams, evolving processes, structuring teams and cultivating a positive, high performance engineering culture.


The new Director of Software Engineering will need to enjoy being close to the tech, working closely with software engineers (1-to-1) and being hands-on with software architecture design. Their range of tech stack includes Python, Typescript, Ruby on Rails, AWS, NoSQL, MongoDB.


Experience Needed:


Leadership & Team Scaling– Proven experience in growing and managing engineering teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.


  • Programming Languages:Python, TypeScript, Ruby on Rails
  • JavaScript Frameworks:Next.js, Node.js, React
  • Cloud & Infrastructure– Extensive experience with AWS cloud services and large-scale SQL database management.
  • System Design & Best Practices– Deep understanding of system architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering principles.
  • Scaling SaaS Platforms– Prior experience working with SaaS platforms that have required scale and pace.
  • Performance & Observability– Familiarity with NoSQL databases (ideally MongoDB or Redis), system monitoring tools, and performance optimisation.
  • AI & Machine Learning– Knowledge of ML/AI implementations is a plus.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Technical Leadership– Software Architecture Design and technology road-mapping.
  • Product Development– Deliver high-quality, scalable software product features, balancing speed, performance, and reliability.
  • Engineering Operations– Enhance workflows through best practices in Kanban, CI/CD, and cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Scalability & Performance– Ensure robust, efficient & high-performance cloud systems.
  • Team Growth & Leadership– Scale and manage multiple engineering squads, fostering a world-class engineering culture through mentorship and technical leadership.


If you’re interested in this Director of Software Engineering opportunity, please apply ASAP – you can also contact me directly on LinkedIn or call me on .

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