Salary: £70,000 - 100,000 per year Requirements: We require experience leading software engineering and infrastructure teams within an SME environment. We require strong operational leadership and project delivery experience. We require the ability to manage competing priorities and drive change effectively. We require strong stakeholder management and communication skills. We require a hands-on software engineering background in modern development environments. We require a strong understanding of Agile software delivery methodologies and SDLC practices. We require experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or similar. We require experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD principles. We require understanding of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP. We require experience with databases such as SQL Server and/or Oracle. We require understanding of scalable architectures, integrations, and system design. We require strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and layered security approaches. We require the ability to align technical decisions with business outcomes. We require strong analytical and problem-solving skills. We require comfort working within resource-conscious SME environments. We require experience supporting customer-facing technical solutions and operational delivery. A background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is desirable. Experience across sectors such as Construction, Utilities, Logistics, Retail, Manufacturing, Insurance, or IT Services is desirable. Exposure to ISO9001 and ISO27001 environments is desirable. Interest in emerging technologies including AI, automation, and cloud innovation is desirable. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Responsibilities: We lead the operational delivery and support of business-critical software applications and platforms. We oversee engineering and infrastructure priorities across the organisation. We ensure systems remain secure, scalable, resilient, and operationally effective. We contribute to long-term technology strategy and architecture planning. We support the delivery of customer-facing technical solutions and services. We provide hands-on support across software engineering, architecture, integrations, and infrastructure where required. We contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions. We support development teams with coding, troubleshooting, optimisation, and technical leadership. We guide best practices across Agile delivery, DevOps, and software engineering standards. We oversee cloud, hybrid, and on-premise infrastructure environments. We ensure compliance with GDPR, security frameworks, and governance standards. We maintain awareness of cybersecurity risks and resilience strategies. We support policies, procedures, and compliance aligned with ISO9001 and ISO27001 standards. We manage relationships across executive leadership, engineering, operations, sales, and customers. We coordinate priorities across development and IT services teams. We manage suppliers, vendors, and external technology partners. We communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. We lead teams in a collaborative environment focused on autonomy rather than micromanagement. Technologies: AI AWS Azure C# CI/CD Cloud DevOps GCP Support Java Oracle Python SQL Security More: We are a growing SME technology organisation based in Coventry, offering a hybrid working environment and a senior permanent leadership opportunity with a salary of £70,000 to £100,000. This is a broad and varied role for a hands-on Head of Technology & Engineering who will help shape our technology strategy, lead software delivery and infrastructure operations, and support business growth. We offer the chance to influence engineering direction within a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values autonomy, technical credibility, and practical delivery. last updated 20 week of 2026