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Pathfinder - IT Recruitment

Director of Software Engineering

Remote

England, United Kingdom

£ 85,000 / year

Full Time

04-04-2025

Job Specifications

Director of Software Engineering – Remote (UK)
Fully Remote (UK-Based) | £75,000 - £85,000 + Benefits
SaaS | Software Development | Data Analytics

The Opportunity
We're looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead three high-performing teams (C#, SQL, JavaScript) for a UK-based SaaS company. This role is fully remote, focusing on team leadership, technical oversight, and stakeholder engagement. You'll collaborate with customers and the US leadership team, driving innovation and ensuring high-quality software delivery.

What You’ll Need
Proven experience leading and managing software development teams (SaaS, Data Services, or similar).
Strong background in C#, .Net, SQL, and JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React, or similar).
Experience with Oracle non-SQL databases is highly desirable
Passion for Agile & Jira, ensuring smooth project workflows.
Excellent stakeholder management & customer engagement skills.
A hands-on, adaptable leadership style - this isn’t a rigid corporate role.

What’s on Offer?
Fully remote (UK) with a flexible, fast-paced work environment.
Competitive salary + benefits.
A strategic leadership role, shaping both team performance and product direction.

If you’re a strong leader with a background in software engineering and development, apply now!

About the Company

Pathfinder - An IT recruitment agency focused on people, driven by immovable values and a desire to delight. We help businesses by introducing them to the very best IT people matching not only the tech but values, vibe and vision as well. We focus on IT and Software Development teams including but not limited to: Developers Testers Software Support Customer Success IT Support IT Infrastructure Analytics Project Management IT Management & C-Suite Leadership Got an IT need? Call us today. Know more

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