Director – Software Development & Engineering
A senior leadership opportunity in software development and engineering, driving technical strategy and guiding high-performing engineering teams at a global technology and media organisation.
About the role
This is a senior director-level role within the Software Development and Engineering function, suited to an experienced technology leader with a strong background in building and scaling engineering organisations. The position calls for someone who can set technical direction, align engineering initiatives with broader business objectives, and foster a culture of innovation and delivery excellence.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end software development lifecycles, ensuring that engineering teams deliver robust, scalable, and high-quality solutions. This includes hands-on involvement in architectural decisions, roadmap planning, and cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and operations stakeholders.
- Leadership: Lead and mentor multi-tiered engineering teams, establishing clear goals and performance benchmarks.
- Technical Strategy: Define and execute the technical vision for software development initiatives aligned with organisational priorities.
- Delivery: Drive on-time, high-quality delivery of complex software products and platforms.
- Collaboration: Partner with global teams and senior stakeholders to ensure engineering efforts support business growth.
Candidates should bring substantial experience in software engineering leadership, a deep understanding of modern development practices, and a demonstrated ability to manage large, distributed teams. Prior experience in a director or equivalent senior leadership capacity within a technology-driven environment is expected.