Software Team Leader

Redline Group Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity exists for an experienced Software Team Leader to join a leading company in design and manufacturing. You will oversee software development efforts, manage team dynamics, and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives, contributing to innovative safety solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development in regulated environments.
• Ability to manage, mentor and develop software engineering teams.
• Strong track record of delivering high-quality software.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development activities and manage team.
• Coordinate multi-site and departmental product activities.
• Report on Software Team plans and progress.

Skills

Embedded C development

Git for source control

Leadership

Python knowledge

Tools

GitLab

Debugging equipment

Job description

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

As the Software Team Leader, in Cambridgshire, you will report into the Technical Director and manage the Software team. You will serve as the primary coordinator of software development activities and be responsible for all aspects of the software development process including the design and development of software for new products, the maintenance of software for existing products and the development and maintenance of supporting tools and systems used in the product testing and production process.

Your role will involve coordinating activities related to products across multiple sites and departments, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment with the company's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Hands-on application of your software engineering expertise - lead by example.
Act as the main/initial point of contact for software/firmware.
Report into the business on Software Team plans and progress & identify opportunities for your team to help others.
Owner of Software Team line management, mentoring, coaching, development (objectives, skills matrix, training plan & budget), and recruitment.
Own the budget, acquisition & management/maintenance of tools & systems related to your team/domain (e.G. GitLab, compilers, debugging equipment).

The successful Software Team Leader, in Cambridgshire, will have:

Track record of delivering high quality software, especially in a regulated environment.
Highly experienced in embedded C development for bare-metal microcontroller systems, with a good knowledge of other languages (e.G. Python).
Expertise in Git for source control (knowledge of GitLab an advantage).
Able to line manage, lead and coach other team members to improve engineering practices.

This is an opportunity 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, in Cambridgshire, by sending your CV and Cover Letter to (url removed)

Job Info

Job Title:

Software Team Leader

Company:

Redline Group Ltd

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire

Posted:

Jul 2nd 2025

Closes:

Aug 2nd 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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