Director of Software Development

General Description

Director of Software Development

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

Location: 1 day per week in Hampshire
Salary: Competitive

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a fast-growing B2B SaaS organisation that is scaling its product suite and engineering capability at pace, with ambitious growth plans of around 20% year-on-year.

Their platform operates at significant scale, processing high volumes of real-time data to deliver actionable insights to customers globally. As part of this growth, they are now looking for a Director of Software Development to take ownership of their engineering development function and drive performance, quality, and delivery across multiple teams.

This is a high-impact leadership role, working closely with the CTO to shape how engineering operates in a modern, product-led SaaS environment.

The Role

As Director of Software Development, you will:

• Own the end-to-end software development function, ensuring high performance, scalability, and quality
• Lead and develop Software Development Managers and their teams across the UK and offshore
• Drive a culture of continuous delivery, with small, frequent releases into production
• Embed and evolve modern DevOps practices, including trunk-based development and automation
• Use engineering metrics (e.g. DORA) to improve delivery, efficiency, and team performance
• Partner closely with the CTO on technology strategy, roadmap, and future capability
• Balance delivery at pace with sustainable engineering practices and long‑term platform health

Technology Environment

• High‑throughput, near real‑time data processing
• Continuous deployment with feature flags controlling release
• Frontend: Vue.js

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has progressed from a hands‑on software engineering background into senior leadership
• Is currently operating at Director, Head of Engineering, or Senior Engineering Manager level
• Has experience leading managers and multiple engineering teams
• Understands modern SaaS environments, DevOps, and continuous delivery in depth
• Is comfortable operating at both strategic and technical levels
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, scaling environment where you can influence change

Why Join? xwzovoh

• High‑impact leadership role with real influence over engineering direction
• Work closely with an experienced CTO
• Be part of a scaling SaaS business with strong growth trajectory
• Modern engineering environment with a focus on DevOps, automation, and continuous delivery
• Collaborative, high‑performing culture where your ideas will shape outcomes

If you’re interested in learning more, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.