Director of Software Engineering

Van Ierland Assurantiën; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence and Search & Rescue organization based near Lincoln is seeking a Director of Software Engineering. This critical role involves leading software engineering teams, setting technical direction, and ensuring high-quality delivery of software products. Candidates must have at least 5 years of consecutive UK residency for security vetting. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £85K plus profit share.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in software engineering leadership.
• Expertise in defining software architecture and technology strategy.
• Strong knowledge of coding standards and software quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineering leads and developers.
• Define team structure, hire top talent, and drive professional growth.
• Oversee technical quality through code reviews and documentation.
• Guide the design and implementation of scalable and secure systems.
• Set engineering OKRs and monitor progress.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

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Director of Software Engineering – Defence / Search & Rescue – Up to 85K plus profit share – Lincolnshire.

We are looking for a highly motivated Director of Software Engineering or Head of Software Development to join an award‑winning Defence and Search & Rescue organisation with offices just outside of Lincoln. The key leadership role in guiding the engineering team and ensuring the successful delivery of software products. The technical team is expanding with recent additions across the group including Lead Engineers, Software Developers and Testers.

The position could suit an experienced CTO/Director or an individual looking to make the move from Software Development Manager, Head of Software or similar.

This role is responsible for driving the technical direction, team growth, and execution of software initiatives that support our business goals. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

We are ideally looking for someone who can primarily be office based, with flexibility for home working when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineering leads, developers, and technical staff.
• Define team structure, hire top talent, and drive professional growth and development.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
• Define and execute a forward‑looking software architecture and technology strategy.
• Guide design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high‑performing systems.
• Oversee technical quality through code reviews, testing standards, and documentation.
• Own end‑to‑end software development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery.
• Set engineering OKRs, monitor progress, and continuously improve delivery processes.
• Partner closely with Product, Design, QA, Operations, and Business stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and resource plans.
• Serve as the technical voice in executive discussions and strategic planning.
• Ensure all systems and software meet internal standards and external compliance requirements.
• Oversee incident response, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery plans.

Due to the nature of the position it's required for the Director of Software Engineering to be a UK National for government security vetting. This includes a minimum of 5 years consecutive UK residency.

We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Director of Software Engineering position or contact George Harvey at ITSS Recruitment for further information.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting