Head of Software Engineering

Head of Software Engineering

Permanent

Cardiff – Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)

£80,000 – £90,000

Are you a senior technology leader ready to shape the future of a major digital transformation programme? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing digital and data function as Head of Software Engineering, leading the consolidation of a complex legacy landscape into a single modern platform built on Microsoft Power Platform, Dataverse, .NET and Azure. Leading a team of around 12, you'll set technical direction, drive the team's transition into new technologies, and act as a strategic leader influencing standards and best practice at scale. This is a high-impact role suited to someone with strong technical credibility and the gravitas to lead a sensitive period of organisational change.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Set strategic direction for software engineering and platform architecture
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• Define and govern enterprise-wide technical architecture across applications, platforms, data and integration
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• Drive adoption of modern engineering standards and practices
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• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, upskilling them into new technologies
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• Oversee migration from legacy systems to modern cloud-based platforms
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• Work closely with data architecture teams and oversee scrum master functions
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• Represent the organisation in architecture governance forums
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• Build partnerships with stakeholders and suppliers to drive innovation
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• Manage budgets for software development teams and infrastructure
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Key Requirements:

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• Senior leadership experience in software engineering, platform architecture or enterprise systems
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• Strong expertise in Microsoft technologies: Power Platform, Dataverse, .NET, Azure
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• Track record of modernising legacy technology and delivering sustainable solutions
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• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a complex, regulated environment
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• Strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills
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• Masters level education in IT/Computer Science or equivalent experience
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• Architecture certifications (e.g. TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) desirable
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Head of Software Engineering

Permanent

Cardiff – Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)

£80,000 – £90,000

Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty via the VIQU website. Know someone exceptional for this Enterprise Architect position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment for more exciting opportunities.