Embedded Software Team Leader

Line Up Aviation; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation is seeking an Embedded Software Team Leader for a 6-month contract in Bristol. You will lead a team of software engineers, coordinating with the Software Project Leader to meet programme objectives and schedules.

The role involves delivering high-quality software solutions and reporting on metrics. Essential experience includes embedded C/C++ with RTOS, model-driven development (Rhapsody UML), and thorough software testing to requirements and ICDs.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software development with C and C++.
• Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems.
• Experience with Rhapsody UML or other model-driven development tools.
• Experience in testing software to requirements & ICDs on host and target hardware.
• Experience using IBM Engineering Work Management / Rational Tool Concert.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a team of software developers and foster a productive work environment.
• Collaborate with the Software Project Leader to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Identify and communicate technical risks and debt to the Software Project Leader.

Skills

Embedded software development (C/C++)

Real Time Operating Systems

Rhapsody UML / model-driven tools

Software testing to requirements/ICD

Team leadership / mentoring

Tools

IBM Engineering Work Management / Rational Concert

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit an Embedded Software Team Leader on an initial 6-month contract. As the Embedded Software Team Leader you will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Working closely with the Software Project Leader, they will orchestrate team activities to ensure successful delivery against programme objectives and schedules.

Role: Embedded Software Team Leader, Pay: 70 via Umbrella, Location: Bristol, Contract: Monday-Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 months contract, IR35 Status: Inside, Security Clearance: SC Required to start

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Collaborate with the Software Project Leader and stakeholders to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables. Ensure effective coordination among team members, ensuring tasks are assigned, and deadlines are met.
• Identify and communicate the technical risks and debt for the activity to the Software Project Leader.
• Facilitate effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams. Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Ensure the team follows software development best practices, quality assurance processes, and coding standards. Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Capture and communicate key data metrics for the development and report these into the Software Project Leader, suggesting improvements where appropriate using the data collected.

Essential Skills

• Experience in the development of embedded software with C and C++ is essential, along with a knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems.
• Experience of Rhapsody UML or other model-driven development tools
• Experience in testing software to requirements & ICD's on both host and target hardware.
• Experience of IBM Engineering Work Management / Rational Tool Concert tool.

Team leading experience would be beneficial, as this role involves a blend of both engineering and leading engineers to deliver to projects.