Head of Software Development
| Job Title: | Head of Software Development |
| Job ID: | 60780875 |
| Job published: | Monday August 31, 2026 |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Employment type: | Full-time |
| Industry: | IT Public Sector and Government |
| Expertise: | Executive Management Software Development |
| Salary Type: | annual |
| Location: | Ireland |
Job Description
Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)
Role Level: Director / Executive Hire
Practice Size: 100+ Engineers, Architects, Test & DevOps
Reports To: Managing Partner
Role Overview Our client, a leading European technology consultancy, is hiring a Head of Software to lead, modernise, and scale their software practice in Ireland. With over 100 professionals across software engineering, architecture, DevOps and test, this practice maintains high utilisation through long-term enterprise client engagements.
If you have led large scale software projects, enjoy working with a diverse set of clients and care deeply about delivering software to a high standard, then this might be a great fit. If you want a confidential conversation, please reach out to Michael Lantry on michael.lantry@gempool.ie or call +353 87 7546 331.
You will have the opportunity to set the technical vision for software delivery, always trying to delight the clients. This is a Director level role within the organisation, and as such you will be managing managers. So you should really enjoy driving performance and culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a 100+ person practice, mentoring team members, managing senior managers, and driving high team engagement and culture.
- Drive SDLC enhancements with an emphasis on incorporating AI capabilities, modern tooling, and integrated engineering/product methodologies.
- Embed product-centric delivery approaches—including outcome-driven roadmaps, platform thinking, continuous discovery, and build/run platform ownership.
- Collaborate with client leaders and sales teams to build go-to-market strategies, shape proposals, and achieve targets across bookings and utilisation.
- Work alongside local and international technology leaders across Advisory, Architecture, Product & Design, and QA.
- Act as an executive point of escalation for complex implementations or distressed projects.
Key Requirements
- 15+ years in software development with at least 5 years in executive or practice leadership roles.
- Proven track record of transitioning organisations from project-based to product-based delivery models, managing platform strategies, and leading cross-functional engineering teams.
- Strong background in consulting or professional services, commercial proposal development, and pre-sales strategy.
- Broad understanding of modern software engineering, Agile methodologies, DevOps, and emerging tech (e.g., AI in SDLC).
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
What The Client Offers
- Competitive compensation linked to individual and company performance.
- Excellent benefits package including health insurance, pension contributions, gym/club subscriptions, and wellness programs.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Continuous learning and executive development opportunities.
If you think this role is of interest, please get in touch with your CV to michael.lantry@gempool.ie or call +353 87 754 6331.
