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AWTG

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Director to lead the company’s software and product development, innovation creation and technological vision. The Software Engineering Director will be responsible for driving innovation, managing technical teams, product development roadmap, and ensuring the suitable functionality, scalability and efficiency of our software solutions and leading-edge products in AI-first platforms. The Software Engineering Director will ensure an AI-first development and innovation model for all AWTG products and solutions. As a key member of the executive team, the Software Engineering Director will align technology strategies, corporate vision with business goals, fostering growth and innovation.

Job Responsibility:

Define and oversee the company’s technical vision, strategy, software development, and product roadmap
Align technology initiatives with the company’s vision, business objectives and growth strategies
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge
Implement an AI-first software vision on products, platforms and solutions
Secure internal and external funding for development of new technologies and innovations
Manage P&L for the entire Software Division
Develop products and platforms that is ready for accelerate and sustain growth
Lead revenue generation activities including ensuring that bids and proposals are in top quality
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of developers, engineers, and IT professionals
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within software engineering and product teams
Improve performance metrics and ensure accountability for meeting deadlines, project goals, product quality and capabilities
Effectively manage multiple teams and projects both internal products and customer projects
Manage various tools and solutions to ensure high productivity, efficiency and effective task management
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions
Implement an AI-first software approach
Ensure adherence to best practices in software architecture, coding, and testing
Ensure continuous improvement of products and platforms
Collaborate with various stakeholders and technical teams to define and prioritize features based on technological evolution, discovered innovations, market needs and customer feedback
Ensure robust system architecture and IT infrastructure that supports business operations
Oversee cybersecurity measures to protect company and customer data, complying to GDPR requirements
Ensure interworking between on prem, private cloud and public cloud infrastructure to support platforms and products
Optimize private and public cloud infrastructure, usage and cost, DevOps pipelines, and technical workflows for efficiency
Manage the technology budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI from tech investments
Manage P&L for the Software Engineering Division
Secure revenues and funding to continuously develop leading edge products
Evaluate and negotiate with third-party vendors and partners for software and infrastructure services
Operate the Division budget efficiently while balancing cost and quality of deliverables
Ensure that costing on bids and proposals are aligned to development cost and market prices
Work closely with the CEO/COO, C-suite executives, and stakeholders to communicate technical strategies and progress
Serve as a technical advisor for business development and client engagements
Represent the company at conferences, networking events, and industry discussions
Work with various Division and Departments to create product and platforms required for accelerated growth
Collaborate with various teams to produce wining bids and proposals having the right balance between quality, cost and delivery timelines

Requirements:

Proven experience (10+ years) in software engineering, technical leadership, or similar roles, with at least 3 years in a senior management capacity
Strong background in software development, architecture, and systems design
Extensive experience in implementing AI-first software
Proven experience in AI development and AIOps implementation
Experience with various cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure, Etc), DevOps tools
Demonstrated ability to scale technical teams and deliver complex software projects on time and on budget
Experience in creating solutions that has cloud, web, mobile app components
In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity, data privacy regulations, and compliance standards
In-depth knowledge of various AI methodologies and learning algorithms
Proven experience in various programming languages like Python, Java, React, C#, domain specific languages, native and cross platform development, etc
Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to align technical goals with business objectives
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing competing priorities
Excellent communication and analytics skills
Proven entrepreneurial and innovation skills

Nice to have:

Experience in Telecoms and technology domains preferred
Experience in developing private-cloud based software products and platforms
Experience in leading edge technologies such like AI/ML, blockchain, multi-band IoT
Track record of successful fundraising or technical due diligence for grant funding and other investors
Relevant MS or PhD degrees
Proven experience in Agile, Prince 2 Agile and Scrum methodologies
Experience in Generative AI and various LLM implementation

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Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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