Lead Software Architect - Engineering Analytics

Rolls Royce SMR Ltd.; East Midlands, Warrington, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 78,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus up to 12.5%

Benefits allowance of £2,200 per annum

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance at 6× pensionable pay

Job summary

Rolls Royce SMR Ltd. is seeking a Lead Specialist in Software Development to provide technical leadership in developing solutions that enhance engineering analysis. This role emphasizes automation and quality in a hybrid working environment across sites in Warrington, Derby, or Manchester.

Successful candidates will have strong expertise in software development related to engineering, with a focus on software quality and regulatory standards. The position includes a salary between £60,000 and £78,750, along with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software tools for engineering analysis, especially in structural applications.
• Knowledge of standards and compliance within a regulated industry.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for developing software solutions.
• Define strategic direction for software development.
• Act as a technical authority for software quality.
• Mentor engineers in software development.

Skills

Technical leadership

Software development

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science

Chartered Engineer status or progress towards it

Tools

Python

Azure DevOps

Abaqus

Ansys

Job description

Rolls Royce SMR Ltd. is seeking a Lead Specialist in Software Development to provide technical leadership in developing solutions that enhance engineering analysis. This role emphasizes automation and quality in a hybrid working environment across sites in Warrington, Derby, or Manchester.

Successful candidates will have strong expertise in software development related to engineering, with a focus on software quality and regulatory standards. The position includes a salary between £60,000 and £78,750, along with extensive benefits.