- Company Name
- Digital Waffle
- Job Title
- Head of Software
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Head of Software
**Role Summary:**
Strategic and technical leader responsible for defining the software development vision, overseeing architecture and delivery, and building a high‑performing engineering organization using the Microsoft stack.
**Expectations:**
- Provide executive‑level strategy and direction for all software initiatives.
- Remain hands‑on to guide architecture, resolve complex technical issues, and ensure delivery quality.
- Align engineering output with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Set and communicate software strategy, vision, standards, and best practices.
- Lead design, development, and deployment of .NET Core, C#, SQL, Azure, and Angular applications.
- Define and enforce coding standards, testing protocols, CI/CD pipelines, and agile processes.
- Recruit, mentor, and scale a skilled engineering team, establishing a strong technical culture.
- Partner with senior business leaders to prioritize work and ensure platform scalability, security, and future readiness.
- Oversee architectural decisions and intervene in delivery as needed to meet quality and timeline targets.
**Required Skills:**
- Proven experience at Head of Software, Head of Engineering, or equivalent senior leadership role.
- Deep technical expertise in .NET Core, C#, SQL, Azure cloud services, and Angular.
- Strong background in software architecture, CI/CD, automated testing, and agile delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and structure development teams.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, .NET certifications) are advantageous but not mandatory.
Guildford, United kingdom
On site
02-10-2025