ABOUT THE ROLE
Were 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
Education & experience
Honours degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related technical field
10+ years of software development experience with progressively increasing responsibility
Minimum 5 years in engineering leadership roles managing teams of 15+ engineers
Proven track record of scaling engineering organisations through rapid growth phases
Experience in technology companies, SaaS platforms, or high-growth startups preferred
Technical expertise
Deep hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architecture patterns
Strong software engineering expertise
Extensive experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS/AKS)
Expert knowledge of microservices architecture, API design, and distributed systems
Advanced understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and DevOps tooling
Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) and backend technologies
Leadership & Management skills
Exceptional leadership abilities with demonstrated success building and scaling engineering teams
Strategic thinking and ability to translate business objectives into technical roadmaps
Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Experience managing engineering budgets, vendor relationships and partnerships
Proven ability to drive cultural change
Data-driven decision-making approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
System & Architecture knowledge
Understanding scalable system design, performance optimisation and reliability engineering
Experience with database technologies (relational and NoSQL), data architecture and analytics platforms
Knowledge of security best practices, compliance frameworks and privacy regulations
Understanding of monitoring, logging and observability tools (e.g., DataDog, New Relic, AppDynamics)
Experience with automated testing strategies, quality assurance processes and deployment practices
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