Software Project Lead

Anson McCade; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading U.K. Defence organization as a Software Project Lead. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a talented team of software engineers, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality embedded software. Enjoy a competitive salary, a generous company bonus, and enhanced pension contributions. With a strong focus on work-life balance and career progression, this innovative firm is dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology while fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about technology and eager to advance your career, this could be your ideal next step.

Benefits

Company Bonus - 21%

Enhanced Pension - 14% matched

Flexi-time

Benefits Pack

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of software engineers (5 to 10).
• Strong project manager from planning to delivery.
• Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers to deliver embedded software.
• Manage budgets, costs, and change requests effectively.
• Inspire and inform teams with strong communication.

Skills

Team Management

Budget Management

UML

C/C++ Programming

Project Management

SDLC Understanding

Communication Skills

Job description

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Excellent opportunity to join a leading U.K. Defence organisation as they seek a Software Project Lead to come in and lead a team of talented software engineers tasked with delivering embedded software on time, budget and quality. My client has a well earned reputation for working at the forefront of technology in the defence space and developing a multi-award winning company culture. If your passionate about tech, hold work life balance in high regard and are keen to continue skilling up and progressing your career then this could be the ideal next career step.

On offer

• Salary up to £70k D.O.E
• Company Bonus - 21% in year 1
• Enhanced pension - 14% matched
• Flexi-time - 1st class work/life balance
• Benefits pack
• 1st class career progression and skill up ops

What do I need?

• Experience managing a team of software engineers (typically 5 to 10)
• Budget management including cost management and change requests
• Understanding of UML, C or C++
• Strong project manager from planning to delivery
• Good understanding of the SDLC
• Strong communicator with ability to inspire and inform teams in a timely and accurate manner
• Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance - sole British Citizen or Dual National with British Citizenship

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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