Head of Software Engineering – 100K

Company: Ascent People Ltd
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Head of Software Engineering – East Midlands

Location: East Midlands | Industry: IT | Salary: £90,000 – £110,000 per annum + one day in office | Posted: 22/01/2024

Overview

Brand new role reporting directly to the CEO. Leading the software engineering division overseeing resources, budgets, project delivery, technical architecture, coding standards, DevOps, testing, and technical security.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the software engineering division and its resources.
  • Control budgets and ensure project delivery.
  • Set and uphold technical architecture and coding standards.
  • Drive forward DevOps practices and advance testing options.
  • Ensure overall technical security.
  • Lead the migration of on‑site products to the cloud.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of management/director experience within software development.
  • Strong background in software engineering/software development.
  • Relevant qualifications for the sector.
  • Experience with Microsoft stack and Agile practices beneficial.

Benefits

  • Salary of approximately £100,000.
  • One day a week in office.
  • 25 days holiday.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Health benefits.
  • Location: East Midlands.

Additional Information

This client does not provide sponsorship; candidates must have full rights to live and work in the UK.

Applications from all ages and backgrounds will be considered. Ascent People Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026