Director of Software Engineering - Defence / Search and Rescue - Up to 85K + Possibility for profit share / share options - LincolnshireWe are looking for a highly motivated Director of Software Engineering or Head of Software Development to join an award winning Defence and Search and Rescue organisation with offices just outside of Lincoln. The key leadership role in guiding the engineering team and ensuring the successful delivery of software products. The technical team is expanding with recent additions across the group including Lead Engineers, Software Developers and Testers. The position could suit an experience CTO/ Director or an individual looking to make the move from Software Development Manager, Head of Software or similar.This role is responsible for driving the technical direction, team growth, and execution of software initiatives that support our business goals. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. We are ideally looking for someone who can primarily be office based, with flexibility for home working when required.Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of software engineering leads, developers, and technical staff. Define team structure, hire top talent, and drive professional growth and development. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. Define and execute a forward-looking software architecture and technology strategy.