Head of Software Engineering

Join Digital Catapult as our Head of Software Engineering and lead the charge in shaping the UK's technological future. We are looking for a visionary leader to guide our talented software engineering team, driving the technical direction and delivery of nationally significant projects. In this strategic role, you will cultivate a culture of innovation and technical excellence, steering the architecture of pioneering software solutions in areas like trusted data sharing and industrial digitalisation. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties) 

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for the software engineering team, aligning with Digital Catapult's mission 

• Manage, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. 

• Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and security. 

• Oversee the delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and high-quality standards 

• Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project roadmaps and transform strategic goals into technical realities. 

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in providing technical leadership and strategic direction within a software engineering function. 

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. 

• Expertise in programming and software engineering. 

• Experience in managing employee development and performance 

• A strong understanding of systems and software life cycle engineering 

• A background in fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and agile-first work environment 

Deadline for Applications: Monday 14th July

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society.  

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated. 

As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process. 

Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer. 

Benefits

• We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
• 5% performance related bonus
• Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
• 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
• E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
• Life insurance 4x salary;
• Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
• Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!

We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.

We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.

We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.