Software Team Lead - Hybrid, Agile Leader & Hands-On Mentor

Leonardo UK Ltd; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Learning courses

Referral bonus

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Basildon is seeking a Software Team Leader to drive hands-on software development and team leadership within an Agile framework. You will collaborate with the Head of Software to manage multiple projects and shape development plans.

The role requires strong communication, delivery capability on complex activities, and a mindset focused on safety-critical software. You will lead ceremonies, mentor engineers, refine development ecosystems, and represent the team to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and behaviours.
• Experience with Agile techniques and formal problem solving methods.
• Ability to work within formal engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on software development and team leadership.
• Support the Head of Software in managing multiple projects.
• Chair and participate in Agile ceremonies.
• Define and maintain development plans and eco-systems.
• Represent the software team with stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Agile practices

Formal problem solving

Engineering processes

Delivery capability

Safety-critical mindset

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd in Basildon is seeking a Software Team Leader to drive hands-on software development and team leadership within an Agile framework. You will collaborate with the Head of Software to manage multiple projects and shape development plans.

The role requires strong communication, delivery capability on complex activities, and a mindset focused on safety-critical software. You will lead ceremonies, mentor engineers, refine development ecosystems, and represent the team to stakeholders