Software Team Leader

Redline Group Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design and manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Software Team Leader in Cambridgeshire. The successful candidate will oversee software development activities, support a growing team, and drive innovation in a regulated environment, making a significant impact on the company's safety solutions.

Benefits

Amazing Benefits

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software.
• Extensive experience in embedded C for microcontroller systems.
• Ability to lead, manage, and coach engineering team members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate software development activities and processes.
• Act as the main point of contact for software/firmware.
• Manage team responsibilities including mentoring and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Software Engineering

Embedded C Development

Python

Git

Tools

GitLab

Compilers

Debugging Equipment

Job description

Competitive + Amazing Benefits and Hybrid Working

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Team Leader to join a global leader in design and manufacturing in Cambridgeshire. As the company undergoes rapid expansion, they seek expertise to transform and strengthen logistics operations to support a growing customer base.

As the Software Team Leader in Cambridgeshire, you will report to the Technical Director and manage the Software team. You will coordinate software development activities and be responsible for all aspects of the software development process, including design and development of software for new products, maintenance of software for existing products, and development of supporting tools and systems used in testing and production.

Your role will involve coordinating activities across multiple sites and departments to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead by example with hands-on software engineering expertise.
2. Act as the main point of contact for software/firmware.
3. Report on team plans and progress, and identify opportunities for team support.
4. Manage line responsibilities including mentoring, coaching, development (objectives, skills matrix, training plan, budget), and recruitment.
5. Own the budget and manage tools and systems related to your team, such as GitLab, compilers, and debugging equipment.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software, especially in regulated environments.
• Extensive experience in embedded C development for microcontroller systems, with knowledge of other languages like Python.
• Expertise in Git for source control, with knowledge of GitLab being advantageous.
• Ability to manage, lead, and coach team members to improve engineering practices.

This is a chance to be part of a company that saves lives daily through innovative safety solutions, where your expertise will directly impact transformation and support business growth.

APPLY NOW for the Software Team Leader position in Cambridgeshire by sending your CV and Cover Letter to [e-mail].