Software Team Lead

Leonardo UK Ltd; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security is seeking a Software Team Leader to innovate and lead development efforts for next-generation technologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong team leadership skills and a solid software development background. This position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and a rewarding pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous leave

Award-winning pension scheme

Free mental health support

Access to online courses

Flexible working options

Tailored benefits spending

Financial reward for referrals

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership and hands-on software development.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Appreciation of safety-critical software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the software development team in innovative projects.
• Develop next generation technologies with the latest methods and tools.

Skills

Team Leadership

Software Development

Communication

Agile Techniques

Problem Solving

Safety-critical Software Development

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for a Software Team Leader to join our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of Business, to develop and innovate with the latest methods, tools and techniques to create new capabilities 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 accelerate our ongoing capability enhancements. Our technology uniquely exploits Leonardo’s best-of-breed approach, delivering extensive sensing and warning performance, leveraging the company’s electro optical sensor package and advanced RF effector technology. This role requires innovative software development approaches using state-of-the-art solutions to develop the next generation technologies.

What you’ll bring

• Team Leadership and ‘hands-on’ software development.
• 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.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location: GB - Basildon

Contract Type: Hybrid

Hybrid Working: Hybrid