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Director of Software Engineering


Company : MHR


Location : East Goscote, East Midlands


Created : 2026-03-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

MHR Nottinghamshire, England, United KingdomSkills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.Director of Software EngineeringAt MHR, our employees are central to our success and play a key role in helping customers achieve sustainable high performance. With a team of over 900 professionals, we work to make things flow smoothly, whether it's for large organisations or individual employees. As businesses face rapid changes in the world of work, our team is here to help them adapt and thrive.By focusing on the core needs of efficiency, productivity, growth, and impact, our employees use their expertise to deliver real solutions through our People and Finance platform. This system, which covers finance, HR, payroll, and learning, helps businesses run more smoothly and make better decisions in real time.With over 40 years of experience behind us, MHRs track record as a highperformance organisation is built on clear goals, a shared vision, and strong communication all of which we pass on to our customers.MHR is more than just a place to work; its a platform for empowerment. Joining us means bringing innovation, technology, and teamwork seamlessly removes obstacles, enhances your skills, and allows you to focus on whats most important to you work that matters.With us, youll grow, find your flow, and make a lasting difference in your career, your team, and your impact.As Software Director (Finance), youll take ownership of directing and leading multidisciplined software engineering teams both inhouse and outsourced to deliver and continuously improve MHRs SaaS products. In particular, youll play a pivotal role in the design, build, and launch of our Finance platform, a brandnew addition to MHRs portfolio. Youll be responsible for ensuring this product is marketready, meeting the highest standards of security, performance, and reliability, while driving innovation, scalability, and alignment with Product Design. With deep expertise across cloud platforms, agile development, DevOps practices, and modern architectures, youll set the strategic direction for software engineering in collaboration with the CTO and senior leadership.Your TeamYoull lead, mentor, and inspire a highperforming team of software engineers, building a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration across multiple disciplines. By coaching and developing talent, fostering best practices, and ensuring alignment with outsourced partners, youll create an environment where technical excellence and continuous improvement thrive. Working closely with Product Design, Security, and Compliance, as well as wider business stakeholders, youll ensure development priorities are clear, delivery is efficient, and outcomes are consistently highquality especially as we prepare the Finance platform for launch.Your ImpactYour leadership will be central to bringing MHRs Finance platform to market successfully. By implementing robust engineering strategies, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory frameworks, youll protect and enhance MHRs reputation as a trusted SaaS provider. Through your ability to deliver a scalable, secure, and innovative new product, resolve technical challenges, and introduce efficiencies, youll support business growth, drive market entry, and establish Finance as a cornerstone of MHRs expanding portfolio, contributing directly to customer satisfaction and longterm success.Benefits to support you personally and professionallyAlongside the opportunity to work with an incredible team and express your individuality, we offer a range of personalised benefits including:Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and crossdepartmental mentoring and coaching programs24/7 access to a GP through Help at Hand for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leaveAbility to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond 25 days and bank holidaysEnhanced Family leaveMy MHRewards offering discounts at over 900 retailersMonthly employee recognition programme and departmental awardsReferral bonus scheme of up to 2,000Employeeled social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bakeoffsOnsite subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals dailyOptin benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverageWe value the wellbeing, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.At MHR, were completely committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and everyone feels valued and supported. xjdpvnf Whatever your background, abilities and experiences, if youre excited by this role we want to hear from you. If you require assistance for an interview, please let us know and well make sure your needs are met when you arrive.Seniority level: DirectorEmployment type: FulltimeJob function: Finance and Information TechnologyIndustries: Software Development