Overview
Director of Software Engineering at Digital Waffle to lead the build and scale of its technology function in a fast-growing SaaS and digital product company. This is a rare opportunity to shape the engineering vision, drive innovation, and help deliver next-generation AI-augmented software products in a high-growth, well-funded environment.
Role: Director of Software Engineering
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
What you’ll be doing
* Build and lead a high-performing engineering team focused on delivering scalable SaaS and digital products
* Drive innovation by embedding AI into both product functionality and engineering processes
* Partner with Product, Data, and AI teams to deliver a cohesive technology roadmap with regular release cycles
* Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring performance, quality, and security standards are met
* Implement modern cloud-native architectures and DevOps best practices to enhance scalability and efficiency
* Establish and monitor KPIs for engineering performance and delivery effectiveness
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align technology with commercial goals and growth strategy
* Represent the engineering function in strategic discussions and investor or partner meetings
What you’ll need
* Proven experience in a SaaS or digital product environment, ideally scaling from start-up to high-growth
* Deep technical expertise in C#, .NET Core, Angular, SQL, and Azure (or equivalent cloud platforms)
* Strong understanding of AI/ML integration and how it can enhance both products and engineering delivery
* Background in modernising engineering practices and introducing automation, CI/CD, and agile methodologies
* Experienced in leading and mentoring technical teams while maintaining hands-on technical credibility
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with commercial acumen
What’s on offer
* Competitive compensation package
* Opportunity to shape and execute the technology vision of a high-growth SaaS company
* The chance to lead transformative engineering initiatives using AI and modern cloud technologies
* Collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values innovation and technical excellence
Location
Guildford, England, United Kingdom; London, England, United Kingdom; Reading, England, United Kingdom
Note: Location information appears to reflect multiple potential postings and may be subject to change.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology and Engineering
Industries
Software Development, IT System Custom Software Development, Technology, Information and Media
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