Software Team Lead

Onyx-Conseil; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a Software Team Lead to guide software development from concept to delivery. You will lead a team, ensuring projects are completed on time and to high standards, while fostering innovation through agile practices. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software engineering and proficiency in C/C++. This role includes hybrid working options, making it suitable for adaptable professionals.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualified in computer science or software engineering or relevant experience.
• Experience in the software development lifecycle and tools.
• Experience with C, or C++, with real-time software.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end software development.
• Work with cross-functional project teams to build collaborative relationships.
• Lead delivery of software projects that meet requirements.

Skills

Software development lifecycle

C/C++ programming

Object-oriented design

Project planning

Education

Degree in computer science or software engineering

Tools

UML design tools

Job description

Overview

Job title: Software Team Lead

Location: Great Baddow/Cowes/Broad Oak - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you'll be doing

• Take ownership of end-to-end software development, guiding your team through every stage—from brainstorming ideas to delivering polished, high-impact solutions. You\'ll be the driving force helping to deliver technical excellence, agile execution, and product success
• Work hand-in-hand with cross-functional project teams to build strong, collaborative relationships that fuel innovation and accelerate delivery. You\'ll be the communicator who ensures seamless alignment, shared goals, and help build a culture of trust across the organisation
• Own the planning, execution, and review of software development to ensure every solution is seamlessly integrated and compliant with industry standards
• Lead the delivery of software projects that hit every mark—on budget, on time, and on spec. You will contribute in achieving customer satisfaction and contractual excellence by balancing cost, quality, and performance with sharp focus and proactive leadership

Your skills and experiences

• Degree level qualified in computer science or software engineering background or relevant experience
• Experience in the Software development lifecycle and processes (e.g. design, coding, unit testing, system testing), and tools (e.g. UML design tools, software IDEs)
• Experience with C, or C++, with real time software
• Object-oriented design/development including UML, SysML or XML
• Project planning and reporting

The Radar Software Team

Join us in shaping the Future of Radar Technology, we are evolving our radar portfolio enhancing our existing and developing brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats in the realm of Future Air Dominance. With strong collaboration from our customers and investment in talent, our strategy is to stay at the forefront of defence innovation

As a Software Team Leader you will be pivotal to the success of our Software Development activities, guiding a team through planning, implementation, review, and acceptance. You will have the opportunity to shape the way in which we deliver Software, applying AGILE and other development frameworks

This role offers the exciting chance to lead complex engineering efforts across the full development lifecycle from concept through to system integration, customer trials, and support

Closing Date: 15 October 2025