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Head of Software


Company : Peaple Talent


Location : Northam, South West


Created : 2026-03-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This range is provided by Peaple Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from Peaple Talent PT Helping businesses secure the best talent Head of Software | South West (Hybrid ) |Were partnered with a fast-growing UK technology business with a strong reputation in their market and ambitious growth plans, theyre now looking for a Head of Software Engineering to lead their engineering function and shape the future of their platform.This is a senior leadership role, overseeing a team of engineers and technical leads while setting the strategic direction for engineering excellence. Youll drive best practices, ensure scalability and security, and work closely with product, design, and delivery teams to bring innovative, high-traffic digital products to life.What were looking for:Strong background in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architectureExperience working with high-traffic platforms, ideally e-commerce or booking systemsDeep knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and AWS/Azure/GCPFamiliarity with payments, PCI compliance, and search/recommendation toolingProven leadership experience managing senior engineers and technical teamsStrong advocate for Agile, Lean, and DevOps practicesExcellent communicator, able to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholdersBonus: experience in leisure, travel, or other seasonal product businessesWhats in it for you:25 days holiday + bank holidays + your xjdpvnf birthday offGenerous staff discounts on products and servicesVolunteer day to give back to a cause you care aboutHybrid working with regular in-office collaborationLife assurance and wellbeing initiativesSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesSoftware Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and Travel ArrangementsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Peaple Talent by 2x