We're working with an established SaaS company looking for an experienced Software Engineering Director to join their senior technology leadership team in Newcastle.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded engineering leader to take ownership of a major software development initiative, define technical strategy and lead the delivery of scalable, high-quality SaaS solutions. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to shape engineering direction, build high-performing teams and ensure technology investments deliver meaningful business outcomes.

Some of the responsibilities:

• Define and execute engineering strategies that align with wider business objectives and support long-term growth.

• Lead the design, development and delivery of scalable, secure and reliable SaaS solutions.

• Build, lead and develop high-performing engineering teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Oversee complex software development initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timelines.

• Work closely with senior technology leadership, Product and other departments to align technical priorities with commercial objectives.

• Establish and maintain engineering standards, development processes and best practices to improve delivery quality and efficiency.

• Provide technical leadership across software architecture, scalability, security and performance.

• Manage and coordinate internal and external engineering resources to support successful project delivery.

• Identify opportunities to improve engineering capabilities, streamline processes and introduce innovative approaches.

• Oversee technical planning, resource allocation and delivery priorities across engineering teams.

• Support the development of long-term technology strategies, ensuring solutions remain scalable and adaptable to changing business needs.

• Communicate technical progress, risks and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Some of the requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior software engineering leadership role, ideally within a SaaS or technology-driven organisation.

• Strong experience leading engineering teams and overseeing complex software development projects.

• Demonstrable ability to define and implement engineering strategies aligned with commercial and organisational objectives.

• Strong understanding of modern software architecture, cloud technologies and scalable SaaS platforms.

• Experience building and developing high-performing engineering teams, including managing internal and external resources.

• Excellent knowledge of software development processes, engineering standards and technical best practices.

• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to balance technical decisions against business priorities.

• Experience delivering large-scale software initiatives from initial planning through to implementation.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, Product and cross-functional teams.

• Strong understanding of software security, performance, reliability and long-term maintainability.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.

• A strategic mindset, with the ability to drive innovation, manage competing priorities and deliver measurable outcomes.

Interested in finding out more? Apply today.