Head of Software Development
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid – 2/3 days in office)
I’m currently partnered with a Glasgow-based tech company that’s scaling fast and looking for a Head of Software Development to lead and evolve their engineering function.
This is a strategic leadership role — not just line management, but full ownership of how engineering is run. You’ll be reporting into the CTO, working closely with Product and Design, and leading a growing team of 30+ across multiple squads.
What’s in it for you:
* Autonomy and influence – shape delivery, culture, and how the tech evolves.
* High-performing team already in place – your job is to level it up.
* Genuinely impactful products – used by thousands daily, with real-world outcomes.
* Hybrid model with a collaborative, ambitious in-office culture (Glasgow HQ).
What they need:
* A proven track record of leading engineering teams at scale (bonus if that’s in a product-led business or SaaS).
* Someone who understands how to balance delivery, tech quality, and people leadership.
* Strong grasp of modern engineering practices — Agile, CI/CD, cloud-native, etc.
* A strategic thinker with a hands-on understanding of the challenges dev teams face day to day.
This isn’t a “keep the lights on” role — it’s for someone who wants to build, influence, and grow with a scaling business.