Salary: £85,000 - 95,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience leading engineering or development teams in a SaaS or software environment Experience managing multiple teams or squads Demonstrated ability to improve delivery, processes, and team performance Experience working closely with Product in an agile environment Strong organisational and leadership skills Ability to bring structure to complex environments Leadership style that sets clear expectations and drives accountability Demonstrable leadership presence with the ability to build trust and credibility quickly Highly organised and operationally disciplined Pragmatic, delivery-focused, and results-oriented Comfortable setting and enforcing high standards Experience with modern web applications (Node.js, TypeScript, Vue.js or similar) Responsibilities: Lead and take accountability for the performance of the engineering function Foster a high-performing, professional, and delivery-focused culture Set clear expectations around ownership, accountability, and engineering standards Coach, mentor, and develop engineers, addressing underperformance and recognising contributions Own the delivery of the engineering roadmap, ensuring work is delivered predictably and on time Oversee sprint planning, backlog management, and development workflows Monitor delivery performance and take action to improve outcomes Define and implement consistent engineering processes across teams Set and enforce clear standards for code quality, documentation, and maintainability Engage on technical design, reviewing architecture, and supporting complex challenges Directly lead two Development squads and one QA squad Work closely with the CTO to align engineering execution with technical strategy Coordinate with DevOps and Support for smooth deployment and platform reliability Technologies: CTO DevOps Support TypeScript Vue Web NodeJS AWS CI/CD Cloud Docker Kanban Serverless More: We are a scale-up SaaS technology company providing services in the Telecoms, ISP, and MSP sectors, currently making significant strides in our growth strategy. We are seeking a Head of Engineering to lead our software development organization towards operational excellence and high performance. Our location is in the South of England, and we offer a competitive salary ranging from £85k to £95k, based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits. Join us to help build a transformative engineering function within our organization. last updated 13 week of 2026