Head of Software Engineering
On site
Exeter, United Kingdom
£ 85,000 / year
Full Time
27-03-2025
Job Specifications
Stockford Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of a leading technology-driven company based in Exeter, seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to join their team. This is an onsite role (4 days per week), offering up to £85,000 plus a strong benefits package.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly operational and technically strong leader to take ownership of an established engineering team of 10 developers. Our client is looking for someone with a strong software development background, ideally in PHP, who has transitioned into a leadership role. While this is an operational position, the ability to critically assess technical decisions and maintain high engineering standards is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of developers, ensuring high performance and delivery.
Oversee day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring efficient development processes.
Maintain a technical eye for detail, driving best coding practices, security, and scalability.
Work closely with stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business objectives.
Identify and resolve technical challenges, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Drive continuous improvement and implement best-in-class engineering practices.
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience in an engineering leadership role (Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, or similar).
A strong background in software development, ideally having started as a programmer.
Operationally focused, with experience leading and scaling engineering teams.
A technical mindset, with the ability to review and improve code quality and system architecture.
Desirable: Experience with PHP or similar backend technologies.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment.
Why Join?
Competitive salary of up to £85K.
A strong benefits package.
The opportunity to lead and shape a talented engineering team.
A collaborative and innovative work environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly technical, operationally strong leader to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company.
Interested? Get in touch with Stockford Recruitment today to learn more and apply!
About the Company
Stockford Recruitment is a specialist IT & Tech recruitment agency based in the United Kingdom, operating across the UK, US and EMEA. Oliver Stockford founded SR after successfully working in the IT & Technology recruitment industry for five years. Over the course of the past five years, Oliver has cultivated a distinguished reputation by facilitating the growth of ambitious organisations through the provision of skilled technical software, data, and product talent on a contingent and team-building basis. The extensive ne... Know more
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