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Senior Director of Software Engineering


Company : talego


Location : manchester, north west england


Created : 2025-06-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Director of EngineeringDriving Innovation in Global HealthTechManchester | Hybrid (2 days onsite)Backed by £40M+ in Series B fundingThe OpportunityWe’re partnering with a pioneering HealthTech company that’s reshaping the future of healthcare delivery across the globe. Following major Series B investment, they’re entering an exciting growth phase—and they’re on the lookout for a Director of Engineering to help scale their already impressive tech operation.This role sits at the heart of a mission-led business that’s solving real-world challenges at scale, with a platform that’s trusted by global leaders in the health sector.What You’ll Be DoingThink less about business-as-usual leadership, and more about driving bold technical evolution.You’ll be heading up a 100+ person engineering org, championing world-class engineering practices, and working alongside execs across product, sales, and growth.You’ll:Lead multidisciplinary teams across software engineering, architecture, and QAHelp shape the technical direction and future of a high-impact platformBuild high-performing teams and nurture engineering leadership from withinAlign engineering outcomes with product and commercial goalsKeep quality, reliability, and security top of mind as the platform scalesEmbrace DevOps, infrastructure as code, and modern CI/CD pipelinesBring clarity and structure to complexity in a fast-paced, scaling businessWhat You’ll BringYou’ve been here before. You’ve led from the front. You understand what it takes to drive engineering excellence at scale.We’d love to speak with you if you:Have a deep technical background (ideally across AWS, .NET, Node, TypeScript, Terraform, CI/CD)Come from a Software Engineering backgroundHave experience operating in global, high-growth environmentsAre a strategic thinker, problem-solver, and mentor who leads with empathyThrive in ambitious, purpose-driven teamsValue collaboration and can work cross-functionally with product and commercial teamsAre obsessed with continuous improvement—across tech, people, and processWhy It’s a Great Move:This is your chance to lead at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and real-world impact. You’ll be working in a company where engineering is truly valued, where your work will directly improve healthcare outcomes, and where your leadership will shape the future of a scaling tech organisation.Location:Based in Manchester – hybrid model with 2+ days in the office.Ready to make a difference?Drop us your CV or reach out for an informal chat. Let’s talk.