Director of Software Engineering Galway - Hybrid working - need to be based within commutable distance Permanent role We have a great opportunity to join a successful growing team in Galway working in a great environment for an experienced Director of Software Engineering. Are you an innovative leader with a passion for technology and a knack for mentoring? Our client is seeking a dynamic Software Development Director to join their talented team. In this pivotal role, you will drive the vision for cutting-edge digital experiences and lead multiple agile teams to success Great benefits are on offer Responsibilities: Define and execute a clear tech vision in collaboration with architecture, engineering, and product leaders. Align roadmaps with tech initiatives, focusing on platform stability and retiring legacy technologies. Mentor agile teams, bridging product and architecture, while developing future tech leaders and promoting a culture of learning. Set and uphold technical standards and best practices. Lead cross-functional strategic projects with hands-on involvement, applying both organization-specific and industry-standard practices. Deliver incremental value on complex initiatives. Provide technical leadership across agile teams, promote engineering discipline, and champion continuous improvement for developers. Skills required: * Extensive software engineering and leadership roles * Bachelor's degree (or above) * People person and strong leader * Hands-on experience as a full stack software engineer. * Deep expertise in programming languages and frameworks such as Java, Angular, and Spring. * Skilled in all aspects of the software development lifecycle. * Proven experience in designing, building, and supporting high-transaction applications. * Proficient in building responsive front-end applications using TypeScript, Angular, or Node.js. * Expertise in creating service-oriented applications using Java, Spring, and Camel. * Strong background in enabling scalability, availability, intelligent monitoring, and performance. * Experience identifying and acquiring talent needs; and resource planning and talent allocation across large organizations * Experience working in an Agile environment * Excellent organisational and communication skills * Ability to work independently and within a distributed large global team Please note, we are not in a position to provide a visa sponsorship. If this is of interest please get in touch via email. Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency Adecco Ireland is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Skills: Senior Manager or Director experience software development full stack leadership Benefits: OTE Package great benefits