Director, Software Engineering

Director, Software Engineering

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
TrueCommerce (Coventry) Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead software engineering teams to deliver innovative B2B solutions and drive technical excellence.
  • Company: Join a global leader focused on transforming business operations and enhancing revenue protection.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams across the globe and foster a culture of continuous learning.
  • Why this job: Make a significant impact by shaping the future of software engineering in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Proven leadership in software development and experience with strategic engineering initiatives.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Lead engineering excellence across products that protect revenue today while creating a stronger, more resilient foundation for critical business operations and future modernization. The Director is responsible for leading multiple software development departments delivering business-critical B2B integration solutions. The role combines people leadership, technical governance, and strategic alignment across a distributed, global organization. The Director ensures teams operate efficiently, follow defined processes and standards, and deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions aligned with the company’s business objectives. We are looking for a leader that has led transformational efforts, created and delivered technical roadmaps, and creates engineering excellence. This leader plays a key role in protecting and generating revenue by ensuring our products meet the needs of our large and diverse customer base.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engineering Strategy: Partner with Product, QA, and Architecture teams to define the roadmap, prioritising high-value initiatives and platform enhancements.
  • Drive the adoption of automation, CI/CD pipelines, and other tools to increase development velocity and reliability.
  • Define and continuously improve software development processes, methodologies, and SDLC best practices.
  • Establish and enforce release criteria, automated testing goals, and quality benchmarks across teams.
  • Ensure that development processes comply with regulatory and audit requirements, including ISAE3402.
  • Team Leadership: Manage leaders and broader team across multiple locations (primarily Europe, Vietnam, China, and US).
  • Lead four departments consisting of architects, developers, QA engineers, database specialists, and monitoring teams.
  • Define individual goals, follow up on performance, and conduct regular evaluations.
  • Drive employee engagement, motivation, and retention across geographically distributed teams.
  • Promote continuous learning by initiating cross training and identifying ways for the team to grow their skills and experiences.

Organizational Alignment

Director, Software Engineering employer: TrueCommerce (Coventry) Limited

As a leading employer in the software engineering sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, where your leadership can drive transformational change across our global teams. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer extensive professional development opportunities, competitive benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance, all while working in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in shaping the future of B2B integration solutions and be part of a company that not only protects revenue but also invests in the resilience and success of its employees.

TrueCommerce (Coventry) Limited

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TrueCommerce (Coventry) Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Director, Software Engineering

Engineering Leadership
Technical Governance
Strategic Alignment
B2B Integration Solutions
Process Improvement
Automation
CI/CD Pipelines