Software Engineering Team Lead

Sapien Engineering Ltd; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Software Engineering Team Lead to work with an Aerospace and Defence client. The role offers a salary of up to £100,000, dependent on experience, and supports a hybrid work model with at least 2 days onsite in Farnham. Candidates must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance. Responsibilities include leading software development efforts and ensuring quality across projects, particularly in areas such as embedded systems and robotics.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain SC Clearance.
• Proven experience in software development leadership and QA.
• Experience leading global teams.

Skills

Embedded software development (C++)

Understanding of SW development methodologies (Agile, TDD, CI/CD)

Manual and automated testing tools

Experience with software on robotics

Experience with video processing and encoding frameworks

Previous experience within UAVs / Aerospace / Large scale defence projects

Job description

Sapien Engineering are looking for a Software Engineering Team Lead to join an Aerospace / Defence client on a permanent basis.

The role is paying up to £100,000 (D.O.E) + benefits.

Hybrid working is supported with a minimum expectation of 2 days a week on site in Farnham, Surrey.

Please note all applicants must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.

Job requirements : Technical

• Embedded software development (C++)
• Understanding of SW development methodologies (Agile, TDD, CI / CD)
• Manuel and automated testing tools
• Experience with software on robotics
• Experience with video processing and encoding frameworks
• Previous experience within UAVs / Aerospace / Large scale defence projects

Leadership

• Proven experience in SW development leadership and QA
• Proven track record of scoping, setting requirements and milestones
• Process improvement and workflows
• Proven experience scaling teams whilst maintaining quality
• Previous experience leading global teams

For more information, please apply with an updated copy of your CV or email [e-mail]