Software Tech SME

rollsroyce; East Midlands; In loco; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous Annual Leave

Rolls‑Royce Retirement Savings Trust

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Your Shares: Matched

Digital GP

Descrizione del lavoro

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Software Tech SME to provide technical leadership across the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced environment.

You will guide architectural decisions, enforce coding standards, and champion best practices while supporting agile ceremonies and continuous improvement across teams.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software development, with a proven track record of technical leadership.
• Proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, .NET, etc.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Mansioni

• Provide technical leadership for design, development, and delivery of software applications and systems.
• Make architectural decisions and ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure a high-quality product platform.
• Ensure code quality and governance using tools like SonarQube.
• Be the go-to person for troubleshooting and guiding team members to resolve issues.
• Define and enforce coding standards, architecture guidelines, and best practices.
• Review, evaluate, and provide feedback on code quality for performance, security, and maintainability.
• Ensure the team follows agile methodologies and participates in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Transform user requirements into technical specifications.
• Manage release process from development to deployment and live support.
• Oversee development and execution of unit, integration, and system tests.
• Ensure software meets functional and non-functional requirements including performance and scalability.

Conoscenze

Technical leadership

Software architecture

Java

C#

Python

JavaScript

.NET

Azure

GCP

Agile methodologies

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Strumenti

SonarQube

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Role Overview

The Software Tech SME is responsible for providing technical leadership in the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role combines development governance and architectural guidance to applications from conception to deployment, then transferred into support.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and implementation of software applications and systems.
• Make architectural decisions and ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
• Ensuring Code Quality and governance using tools like SonarQube
• A go-to person for troubleshooting technical issues, providing guidance and support to your team members to resolve issues efficiently.
• Development Governance: Define and enforce coding standards, architecture guidelines, and best practices for developed software
• Review, evaluate, and provide feedback on code quality to ensure quality, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Ensure the team follows agile methodologies and participates in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Transforming user's requirements into technical specifications
• Manage release process from development to deployment and live products support
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the development and execution of unit, integration, and system tests.
• Ensure software meets functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software development, with a proven track record of technical leadership.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, .NET, etc.).
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and technical expertise
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Adaptability and continuous learning

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls‑Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls‑Royce
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls‑Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free! Rolls‑Royce | Your Shares: Matched
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi‑year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Digital

Posting Date

20 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

02 Nov 2026