HEAD OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a Head of Software Engineering to lead our software development efforts and drive technical excellence across our engineering teams. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this role is perfect for a seasoned engineer who thrives on delivering innovative software solutions that power business growth. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic technical leadership Define and execute comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with business objectives and market opportunities Drive design decisions for cloud-native applications, microservices and distributed systems Establish technical vision for scalable, secure and maintainable software platforms Lead digital transformation initiatives and modernisation of legacy systems Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to maintain competitive technical advantages Engineering excellence & operations Implement robust software development processes Establish and enforce coding standards, code review protocols and automated testing frameworks Oversee CI/CD pipeline architecture, infrastructure as code and deployment automation Drive quality assurance processes, performance optimisation and system reliability initiatives Manage technical debt reduction and continuous improvement programs Team leadership & development Build and lead a team of software engineers and technical leads Recruit top-notch engineering talent and establish clear career development pathways Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and technical excellence Conduct performance reviews, provide mentorship and drive professional growth Create inclusive engineering culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement Cross-functional collaboration Collaborate with other technology and business teams to ensure seamless system integration Work with design and UX teams to deliver exceptional user experiences Coordinate with security teams to implement robust cybersecurity measures and compliance standards Present technical strategy and progress updates to executive leadership and stakeholders Delivery & performance management Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality software products and features Manage engineering resources, project timelines and risk mitigation strategies Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for productivity and quality Drive incident response, post-mortem analysis and system reliability improvements Optimise development velocity while maintaining code quality and system stability