Director of Software Engineering
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Director of Software Engineering
at Digital Waffle to lead the build and scale of its technology function in a fast-growing SaaS and digital product company. This is a rare opportunity to shape the engineering vision, drive innovation, and help deliver next-generation AI-augmented software products in a high-growth, well-funded environment. Role:
Director of Software Engineering Salary:
Competitive (dependent on experience) What you’ll be doing
Build and lead a high-performing engineering team focused on delivering scalable SaaS and digital products Drive innovation by embedding AI into both product functionality and engineering processes Partner with Product, Data, and AI teams to deliver a cohesive technology roadmap with regular release cycles Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring performance, quality, and security standards are met Implement modern cloud-native architectures and DevOps best practices to enhance scalability and efficiency Establish and monitor KPIs for engineering performance and delivery effectiveness Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align technology with commercial goals and growth strategy Represent the engineering function in strategic discussions and investor or partner meetings What you’ll need
Proven experience in a
SaaS or digital product environment , ideally scaling from start-up to high-growth Deep technical expertise in
C#, .NET Core, Angular, SQL, and Azure (or equivalent cloud platforms) Strong understanding of
AI/ML integration
and how it can enhance both products and engineering delivery Background in modernising engineering practices and introducing automation, CI/CD, and agile methodologies Experienced in leading and mentoring technical teams while maintaining hands-on technical credibility Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with commercial acumen What’s on offer
Competitive compensation package Opportunity to shape and execute the technology vision of a high-growth SaaS company The chance to lead transformative engineering initiatives using
AI and modern cloud technologies Collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values innovation and technical excellence Location
Guildford, England, United Kingdom; London, England, United Kingdom; Reading, England, United Kingdom Note: Location information appears to reflect multiple potential postings and may be subject to change. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology and Engineering Industries
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- Location:
- Guildford
- Salary:
- £150,000 - £200,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT & Technology
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