Head of Engineering
Leeds (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in office)
£70,000 - £80,000 + strong pension + private healthcare
My client is a growing SaaS provider delivering software solutions to a diverse client base. Their platform underpins operational, regulatory and field-based workflows, with a strong emphasis on reliability, scalability and continuous improvement. As they continue to scale and mature ahead of future growth, they are now seeking a Head of Engineering to shape and lead their development function.
This is a key leadership role where you'll guide engineering culture, influence delivery processes, and ensure the development organisation is set up for sustainable, long-term success.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.
What will you do in the role?
Engineering Delivery
* Own day-to-day delivery of all engineering work across web and mobile teams
* Allocate development resources across projects and workstreams
* Ensure developers are focused on a limited number of concurrent workstreams
* Work with Product Managers to sequence and prioritise work effectively
Team Leadership
* Line-manage engineers and support Team Leads in their technical leadership duties
* Set clear objectives, expectations and growth paths for all engineers
* Promote a positive, sustainable and high-performing engineering culture
* Lead and mentor a team of 9 engineers
Development Standards & Quality
* Define and enforce coding standards and engineering best practices
* Ensure robust and consistent code review processes
* Promote secure coding practices
* Partner with QA to ensure product quality remains consistently high
Release & Delivery Governance
* Own release governance and approval processes
* Ensure releases meet testing and quality requirements
* Work with the Platform team to improve deployment processes
* Maintain a reliable, predictable release cadence
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with Product Managers on prioritisation and demand management
* Collaborate with Platform & Architecture on technical initiatives
* Provide engineering input into planning, estimation and delivery commitments
Continuous Improvement
* Identify inefficiencies in engineering processes and implement improvements
* Reduce technical debt through structured prioritisation
* Drive adoption of modern development practices, tools and methodologies
What skills / experience will you already have?
Essential
* 5+ years' experience in software development environments
* Previous experience leading engineering teams
* Experience delivering software in a SaaS or client-driven environment
* Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams
* Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
* Strong understanding of modern software development practices
* Experience with .NET and web-based architectures
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
* Strong stakeholder management skills
* Ability to challenge and influence non-technical stakeholders
* Experience working with Agile or Kanban delivery models
Desirable
* Experience scaling engineering teams
* Experience in organisations preparing for acquisition
* Leadership or management training
Personal Qualities
* Strong leadership presence
* Calm under pressure
* Pragmatic and delivery-focused
* Continuous improvement mindset
* Excellent communication skills
If you're looking for a senior leadership role where you can shape engineering culture, drive delivery excellence and influence the growth of a SaaS platform, please apply to find out more. xsngvjr
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.