Software Team Lead

Leonardo UK Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in integrated sensors and protection is seeking a Software Team Leader to drive innovation in counter-UAS capabilities. You will be responsible for team leadership, software development, and enhancing technology solutions that meet the challenges of modern threats. This hybrid role offers flexible working conditions and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company-funded flexible benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Diversity and inclusion network groups

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Effective in formal requirements and Agile methods.
• Proven delivery capability in complex activity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a software team within an Agile framework.
• Manage multiple projects and support team members' development.
• Innovate and maintain high standards in software practices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Agile techniques

Problem solving

Safety-critical software development

Job description

Job Description:

Software Team Leader

The Opportunity

Leonardo are looking for a Software Team Leader to join our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of Business, we are developing and innovating with the latest methods, tools and techniques to develop new capabilities that are at the forefront of what is possible today.

You would be leading the team developing Leonardo’s operationally-proven, innovative, scalable, layered Counter-UAS (CUAS) capability. Un-crewed Air Systems (UAS) present a rapidly-evolving threat in both military warfare and civilian scenarios and we are expanding our team to further accelerate our ongoing capability enhancements.Our technology uniquely exploits Leonardo’s best of breed approach, delivering extensive performance in sensing and warning capabilities, exploiting the company’s electro optical sensor package and advanced radio frequency effector technology.This requires innovative software development approaches employing the latest techniques and we are looking to talk those interested in sharing our challenge, using ‘state of the art’ solutions and developing the next generation technologies.

What you will do:

• Team Leadership and ‘hands-on’ software development.
• Support the Head of Software in the management of a team of software engineers undertaking multiple projects simultaneously.
• Operate in a tool supported formal way within an Agile framework.
• Leadership, development and line management of software team members.
• Co-develop plans working within a cycle planning process.
• Lead agile ceremonies.
• Define and maintain development eco-systems for the team.
• Lead in a continuous improvement environment.
• Represent the software team with stakeholders.
• Innovate as a key senior contributor and integral part of a close team of engineers.
• Bring a class-leading mentality to all aspects of software development and undertake reviews with the team to ensure effective approaches are applied.
• Support and progress projects in all aspects of the software life cycle.
• Support metrics pertaining to software activity and development lifecycles.
• Formally maintain and refine an ongoing view (informed by technical perspective) as to the likely effort required for a range of objectives and activities.

What we are looking for:

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and behaviours.
• Effective communication capability in all aspects.
• Working knowledge of Agile techniques.
• Familiarity with formal problem solving methods.
• Capability to work with and through formal requirements.
• Ability to work within formal engineering processes as required.
• Proven delivery capability in the context of complex activity.
• Appreciation of safety-critical software development.
• It would be great if you also had the following skills and experience but not essential:
• Agile lifecycles.
• Big data solutions.
• System engineering approaches.
• Communication technologies.
• Hard real-time software development.

What you will get:

• Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options
• Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
• Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 12 flexi days
• Network groups : To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for
• Carers (employees who care for someone who is either older, disabled or seriously ill)
• Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
• Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce)
• Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
• We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).

To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit: https://uk.leonardocompany.com/en/people-careers/life-at-leonardo/company-benefits

Security Clearance:

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Primary Location:

GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid