Head of Software Engineering
Posted 3 days ago by Stott and May
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Head of Software Engineering role involves overseeing and enhancing critical application and integration systems within an organization, focusing on reliable, secure, and scalable digital services. The position requires strong leadership to manage software engineering and data integration teams while ensuring compliance and resilience of systems. The ideal candidate will drive modernization efforts and establish technical standards to support organizational functions. Success will be measured through relationship building, implementation of improvements, and enhancements in system resilience and data capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop the software engineering and data integration teams for operational excellence.
- Maintain and improve enterprise applications and integration platforms supporting various organizational functions.
- Ensure systems are resilient, secure, and compliant, with proper monitoring and disaster recovery plans.
- Lead modernization efforts, address technical debt, and promote sustainable engineering practices.
- Establish technical standards, strategies, and roadmaps for applications, data, and integrations.
- Support data analytics and reporting capabilities, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Guarantee all services adhere to security, governance, and data regulations.
- Drive continuous process improvements and elevate engineering maturity.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to meet organizational technology needs.
Key Skills:
- Degree or significant experience in IT, software engineering, or related areas.
- Proven leadership in managing enterprise technology teams within large organizations.
- Experience delivering resilient, secure digital services and modernizing application architectures.
- Strong knowledge of API integration, data management, and operational best practices.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Head of Software Engineering 3-6 Months Inside IR35 Position Overview
The organisation seeks an experienced Head of Software Engineering to oversee and enhance critical application and integration systems supporting teaching, research, and operations. The role focuses on ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable digital services across the organisation.
Core Responsibilities
- Manage and develop the software engineering and data integration teams for operational excellence.
- Maintain and improve enterprise applications and integration platforms supporting various organizational functions.
- Ensure systems are resilient, secure, and compliant, with proper monitoring and disaster recovery plans.
- Lead modernisation efforts, address technical debt, and promote sustainable engineering practices.
- Establish technical standards, strategies, and roadmaps for applications, data, and integrations.
- Support data analytics and reporting capabilities, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Guarantee all services adhere to security, governance, and data regulations.
- Drive continuous process improvements and elevate engineering maturity.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to meet organisational technology needs.
Ideal Candidate
- Degree or significant experience in IT, software engineering, or related areas.
- Proven leadership in managing enterprise technology teams within large organisations.
- Experience delivering resilient, secure digital services and modernizing application architectures.
- Strong knowledge of API integration, data management, and operational best practices.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
Success Indicators
- Within one month: Establish relationships and review current systems.
- Within three months: Implement initial improvements and modernisation strategies.
- Within six months: Demonstrate measurable enhancements in system resilience and data capability.