Newman Stewart
Head of Software
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Head of Software
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Cambridgeshire
Our Client
Our client is an established technology organisation developing advanced hardware and software platforms used within complex and performance-critical environments. The business designs integrated systems that enable organisations to manage and operate sophisticated technical infrastructure reliably and securely across a range of international markets. Continued investment in engineering capability and product development has created the requirement to appoint a Head of Software to lead and strengthen the organisation’s software engineering function.
The Role
The Head of Software will lead the organisation’s software engineering function, taking responsibility for the development, delivery and ongoing evolution of software across embedded platforms, application layers and supporting development infrastructure. Operating as a senior member of the engineering leadership team, the role will provide technical direction, establish development standards and ensure software capability remains aligned with product strategy and long-term technology objectives.
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Working closely with engineering, product and operational colleagues, the Head of Software will drive alignment across multiple software teams and development disciplines. The role will focus on improving delivery predictability, strengthening engineering practices and ensuring that software architecture, tooling and development processes support the efficient delivery of complex technology products within a multi-product environment.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical leadership experience within embedded or hardware-integrated software environments. They will combine strategic oversight with credible technical understanding, enabling them to guide architectural decisions, influence engineering teams and support the development of robust, scalable software platforms within a technically demanding product organisation.
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To Apply
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a strategically important engineering function within a growing technology organisation. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.
About Us
Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.
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