Head of Software Engineering

A leading SaaS company is looking for a Head of Software Engineering to lead the transformation of its core product and rebuild its internal development capability. This is a hands-on, strategic role for someone who loves building modern software and teams from the ground up.

The business is moving from a legacy PHP and CodeIgniter stack toward a modern, AI-integrated platform, likely using Python, TypeScript, and cloud-native technologies. You’ll take ownership of this journey, shaping technical direction while mentoring a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable software that supports a new generation of digital products.

Role: Head of Software Engineering

Salary: Up to £100,000 per annum

Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the transformation of a legacy SaaS product into a modern, AI-enabled platform
• Define and deliver the technical roadmap, introducing new frameworks, architectures, and engineering standards
• Stay hands-on with key technologies such as Python, TypeScript, and Azure to guide design and implementation decisions
• Build, manage, and mentor an internal engineering team, fostering a culture of quality and collaboration
• Embed AI and automation into product architecture to drive smarter, more efficient solutions
• Implement modern DevOps, CI/CD, and agile practices across the development lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with product and business leaders to align technical priorities with commercial goals

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams within a SaaS or product-led environment
• Hands-on technical expertise in modern stacks including Python, TypeScript, and cloud-native development
• Experience modernising or re-architecting legacy systems into scalable platforms
• Understanding of AI and agentic systems, with a passion for exploring new technologies
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams
• Confident communicator who can align technology with business vision

What’s on offer:

• Salary up to £100,000 per annum
• Fully remote role (UK-based)
• Opportunity to rebuild and modernise a key SaaS platform from the ground up
• Freedom to set the technical direction and build your own engineering team
• Work with cutting-edge AI and automation technologies in a fast-evolving environment

If you’re an ambitious technical leader who enjoys getting hands-on, driving change, and delivering intelligent digital products, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing SaaS business.