Director of Software Engineering

Overview

MHR values its employees as essential to its success and is committed to helping customers enhance efficiency and performance through its People and Finance platform—a comprehensive system supporting finance, HR, payroll, and learning. With a foundation of over 40 years’ experience, MHR fosters innovation and collaboration to overcome challenges and deliver impactful work.

Role and Responsibilities

As the Software Director for MHR's Finance product, you will lead the development and launch of a cutting-edge, greenfield SaaS Finance platform. Your responsibilities include shaping the engineering strategy to ensure security, scalability, resilience, and long-term growth. You will collaborate with the CTO, Product team, and senior stakeholders, balancing technical quality with commercial goals to deliver an innovative and market-leading product.

You will build and cultivate an effective engineering organization that promotes accountability, teamwork, and continuous progress, managing both internal and outsourced teams. Coordinating with multiple departments such as Engineering, Product, Security, and Compliance, you will establish governance, processes, and technical standards that accelerate delivery and enhance quality.

Impact

Your leadership will be instrumental in bringing the Finance platform to market, fueling new business growth and shaping the product roadmap. You will influence technology direction at product and company-wide levels, driving faster innovation, operational efficiency, and tangible value to customers, leaving a lasting impact on the technology function and company success.

Benefits and Culture

• Access to 60+ internal training programs, professional qualifications, and cross-team mentoring
• 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and paid sick leave for employees and dependents
• Flexible holiday purchase/sale options beyond 25 days plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Discounts at over 900 retailers through employee rewards scheme
• Recognition programs and departmental awards
• Referral bonuses up to £2,000
• Employee-led social clubs and activities such as sports and book groups
• Subsidized on-site dining with daily fresh meals
• Optional medical and dental insurance plans

MHR emphasizes well-being, financial security, and inclusivity to foster a supportive workplace where all employees feel heard, valued, and accommodated. The company welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and is committed to providing necessary accommodations during interviews. Note that the vacancy may close early if application volume is exceptionally high.