Lead Software Engineer - Information Advantage (Hybrid UK)

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Access to online courses (Coursera/LI)

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for the Information Advantage team across multiple sites in the UK. You will blend hands-on development with technical leadership to design, integrate and deliver secure, high-quality software for mission-critical aerospace, defence and security applications.

You will guide a team through architecture, detailed design, reviews and CI/CD practices, while staying technically hands-on and mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• Significant software engineering experience or equivalent capability.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (C++, C#, Python, Java).
• Understanding of SOLID design principles and design patterns.
• Knowledge of software architecture and interfaces and system integration.
• Experience in testing and software quality assurance.
• Ability to mentor engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Understanding of secure software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day technical delivery of software within a team or work package.
• Design, develop, integrate and test complex software solutions.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to other software engineers.
• Contribute to software architecture and own detailed software design.
• Lead and participate in code, design and technical reviews.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, architects, data scientists, tests and customers.
• Apply Secure by Design and modern engineering practices.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Java

SOLID

Architecture

Interfaces

Testing

Mentoring

Secure SDLC

Lifecycle

Communication

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for the Information Advantage team across multiple sites in the UK. You will blend hands-on development with technical leadership to design, integrate and deliver secure, high-quality software for mission-critical aerospace, defence and security applications.

You will guide a team through architecture, detailed design, reviews and CI/CD practices, while staying technically hands-on and mentoring engineers.