Software Development Team Lead

MBDA S.A.S.; Yate; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Software Development Team Lead to oversee a team of software developers and testers. The role involves hands-on development, team management, and technical guidance in creating data-driven applications. Candidates should have over 10 years of software development experience, expertise in Agile methodologies, and familiarity with programming languages such as Python and Java. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to innovate and implement new technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development with a strong grasp of design principles.
• Experience leading software engineering teams using Agile methodologies.
• Ability to establish credibility with engineers quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of developers and data scientists to deliver new products using Agile Scrum.
• Act as an escalation point to ensure team maintains development velocity.
• Provide technical input including architectural and design decisions.

Skills

Python

Java

.NET (C#)

Agile methodology

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Coaching junior team members

Education

Undergraduate degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

GitLab

MSSQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

We are looking to recruit an experienced Software Development Team Lead. You will be responsible for leading a team of software developers and testers to develop new data‑driven cloud and on‑premises applications incorporating Large Language Models in a multi‑year roadmap. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated people who we can train up in our processes and ultimately play a key role in quality assurance initiatives across different stakeholder groups.

We are looking for the right people – people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers.

Responsibilities

• This is a hands‑on role and will be expected to take an active part in development work
• Lead teams of developers and data scientists to deliver new products, features and fixes iteratively using an Agile Scrum approach
• Provide technical input including architectural and design decisions
• Act as first point of escalation to ensure impediments are removed, team maintains development velocity and achieves committed sprint goals
• Communicate and elevate issues in a clear and timely manner
• Team management including day‑to‑day and career development for team members
• Maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of existing and emerging technologies relevant to the role

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development of complex applications with excellent understanding of design principles and best practice
• Team Lead experience leading software engineering teams using an Agile methodology
• Experience in two or more of the following programming languages: Python, Java, and/or .NET (C#)
• Familiarity with databases such as MSSQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle
• Familiarity with build pipeline tools and technologies such as GitLab
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Self‑starter; willing to learn new technologies, and able to learn quickly
• Team player: willing to coach junior team members and cooperate on problem solving
• Ability to establish credibility with engineers quickly, and provide long‑term goals and motivation
• Excellent facilitation skills for cross‑stakeholder discussions, both internal and external

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in the Geology domain, especially Oil and Gas
• Experience with LLMs and/or AI as part of a solution
• Knowledge of cloud architecture including AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud
• Undergraduate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Agile Scrum certification
• Experience working with remote teams