Software Engineering Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Software Engineering Team Lead to guide a talented group of developers. This role emphasizes leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions. You will be responsible for managing team performance, mentoring members, and ensuring the successful delivery of applications that meet customer needs. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers the chance to work in a stimulating environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of mission-critical projects. If you are passionate about software development and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience managing and motivating a software development team.
• Experience in developing commercial applications in C# or React.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing software engineering team.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations.

Skills

C#

Agile/Scrum

Team Management

SQL

React

Git

AI and ML concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for exceptional senior software developers to lead our team, with 4+ years experience managing and motivating a high performing team who are committed to delivering valuable applications and services to customers. You will ensure the software meets the agreed acceptance criteria and the team’s definition of done.

This is a hands on role for which we are looking for an individual who is passionate about developing the highest quality output, from a motivated team by leading by example and being a subject matter expert in multiple languages.

From design, development, testing, deploying and maintaining up-to-date applications and services, you enable The Company to deliver mission-critical communications solutions for customers.

This is an office-based vacancy and as such we expect all applicants to be willing to relocate or commute to our offices a minimum of 3-4 days per week as per our hybrid working policy.

Key Responsibilities

Management

• Responsible for the software engineering output of the team
• mentor direct reports within the same agile team.
• Complete performance reviews and personal development plans for direct reports.
• Manage performance issues in conjunction with your own line manager, including performance improvement plans and absence improvement plans.
• Assist in recruitment activities, including recruitment days, phone and face to face interviews.
• On an ongoing basis consider for the performance of team members and raise concerns with your own line manager and / or people team.
• Facilitate agile Scrum ceremonies, refinement, planning, review and retrospectives.
• Track and support the team implementing changes from retrospectives.
• Provide weekly reporting of team progress to the department head.
• Collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure that deliverables from the team will meet the customer’s expectation, for example working with operations on deployment of the software.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to manage the Product(s) backlog and give guidance on timeframes for deliverables.

Development

• Write code in appropriate languages, principally c#.
• Design the architecture of new application components and achieve internal sign off for development specifications where required.
• Work within an Agile team to develop applications to meet product/customer requirements.
• Thoroughly test new features or developments to make sure they perform the desired task correctly in all cases.
• Work with Quality Assurance teams/processes to validate builds ready for launch.
• Maintenance & improvement
• Problem solve and fix bugs as discovered/reported.
• Perform ongoing maintenance or upgrade of the platform as required, following internal change procedures at all times.
• Share ideas and work on projects for improving applications, process or the wider platform.
• Review projects/deployments and learn lessons to improve future performance.
• Design and pilot prototype applications where required.
• Stay up to date with software development trends and technological advancements. Learn and test new technologies, frameworks and languages as relevant.

About you

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM, Computer Science or related subject.
• Good experience of developing commercial projects/applications in C# or React.
• Good experience in SQL and using relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience in source control, in particular Git.
• Experience working within an Agile environment, in particular Scrum, and applying supporting practices.
• UK citizen (due to security clearance matters)

In addition, any experience in the following would be beneficial

• Some knowledge and understanding of AI and ML concepts.

Required skills

• Minimum 4 years experience managing and motivating a team.
• Degree educated.
• Lead by example as a master in all disciplines of software development.