Head of Software Engineering

Head of Software Engineering | SaaS Business | Hybrid | Up to £95,000 + Benefits | Manchester

Are you a proven leader and manager in software engineering with experience in building and scaling SaaS platforms? Do you thrive on leading teams through technical transformations and delivering cloud-native solutions?
We’re partnering with a dynamic, global enterprise, SaaS business that’s investing heavily in technology to build future-ready products. This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented engineering team, drive innovation, and modernize systems in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

As Head of Software Engineering, you will:

• Lead a high-performing engineering team to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable software solutions.
• Oversee the development and enhancement of SaaS platforms supporting multi-million-pound operations across cloud-native technologies.
• Champion best-in-class engineering practices and agile methodologies to deliver enterprise-level software products.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies like AWS cloud infrastructure, .Net Core, modern JavaScript frameworks (React/Angular), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—Product, QA, and Infrastructure—to deliver seamless, high-quality solutions that meet customer needs.
• Inspire and mentor engineering teams while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage onshore and offshore teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to budget.

About You:

We’re looking for a proven, battled hardened software engineering manager with recent experience in SaaS businesses. You’ll bring:

• Extensive experience leading software engineering teams in a SaaS product environment.
• A deep understanding of modern cloud architectures (AWS preferred) and software delivery lifecycles.
• Hands-on expertise with .Net Core, modern JavaScript libraries, and supporting tools like Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise.
• Proven ability to scale software platforms while maintaining performance, security, and reliability.
• A track record of successfully managing technology transformations and implementing agile methodologies.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire teams while delivering against business objectives.
• Experience managing distributed engineering teams (onshore/offshore) and 3rd-party partners. 

Why Join?

• Salary: Up to £95,000 per annum + benefits + bonus
• Location: Manchester-based role with hybrid flexibility—typically 1 day per week in the office.
• Benefits: Excellent package including generous leave, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.
• The chance to play a pivotal role in a leading an enterprise SaaS business that is about to undergoing significant technical transformation.
• Be at the forefront of cloud-native solutions, building scalable software that supports the business’s long-term success.

About the Business:

This technology-led SaaS business powers digital solutions that underpin critical operations and millions in revenue annually. You’ll lead the engineering team on a modernization journey, delivering cutting-edge solutions that set the foundation for the next decade of growth.
With both greenfield development and system modernization projects, this is an opportunity to shape the technical strategy and make a real, lasting impact.

Ready to Lead and Transform? ??

If you are a Head of Software Engineering or Senior Software Development Leader with recent SaaS experience, we want to hear from you. Join a team where innovation, leadership, and cloud-native solutions come together to deliver success.

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