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# Head of Software Engineering

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** Birmingham, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £120,000 - £121,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, JQuery, Cloud Services, Software Engineering
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/head-of-software-engineering/57552097

## About the Role

* Proven leadership experience within software engineering.
 * Strong background in technology delivery and team management.
 * Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
 * Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.
 * Commercial awareness and a focus on delivering business outcomes., * Agile Methodology
 * Amazon Web Services (AWS)
 * C Programming
 * Cloud Services & Infrastructure
 * Communication Skills
 * Innovation & Technology
 * JavaScript & jQuery
 * Stakeholder Management
 * Team Management
 * Teamwork

## Description

This role will lead software engineering teams responsible for delivering high-quality technology solutions that support business growth and innovation. You will play a key role in developing engineering capability, driving best practice, and ensuring the successful delivery of technology initiatives across the organisation.
The Role

 * Lead and develop software engineering teams.
 * Drive excellence across software delivery and engineering practices.
 * Partner with stakeholders across technology and the wider business.
 * Support the development of engineering strategy and delivery capability.
 * Foster a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive culture.
 * Champion continuous improvement and innovation.