Solutions Lead

Meritus; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

MERITUS are looking for a Software Solutions Lead to join our client in the Space sector on a permanent basis.

This is a remote role but preference will be given to candidates who are able to travel to the client based in Edinburgh.

Job Summary

The Software Solutions Lead works directly with customers to define, develop, and deliver software solutions that drive business value. This role requires technically skilled and customer-oriented leaders who excel in managing teams, gathering requirements, and architecting tailored solutions, collaborating closely with customers, project managers, internal development teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

Customer Engagement & Solutions Definition

1. Act as the primary technical advisor for customers, understanding their business needs and translating them into technical solutions.
2. Lead discovery sessions to gather and document functional and non-functional requirements.
3. Develop high-level solution architectures and ensure alignment with customer goals and best practices.
4. Present and communicate solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Project Execution

1. Provide line management to a team of software engineers through supporting career development, annual reviews, and regular 1:1's.
2. Lead and mentor software engineers in designing and implementing customer solutions.
3. Lead and mentor technical teams on best practices, coding standards, and architectural decisions.
4. Together with the respective project manager(s), ensure project timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
5. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.

Technical Oversight & Delivery

1. Oversee and perform hands-on development and deployment of software solutions, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
2. Provide hands-on technical leadership, including reviewing code, troubleshooting complex issues, and guiding solution implementation.
3. Work closely with DevOps, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
4. Ensure security, scalability, and performance considerations are addressed in all solutions.

Essential technical skills and experience

1. Experience leading a team through the full-life cycle of software engineering from formal requirements, through architectural and detailed designs, structured development to unit, integration, and system-level testing.
2. Ability to author customer-facing documents for all stages of the engineering life cycle.
3. Strong experience in software design, including the ability to communicate design decisions to both internal and external stakeholders at both high (architectural design) and low (detailed design) levels.
4. Proficiency working in a Linux environment including shell scripting.
5. Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Git, Gitlab, Docker).
6. Strong programming skills in C with a focus on real-time and embedded systems.
7. Knowledge of satellite telemetry, telecommand (TT&C), and communication technologies and protocols (CCSDS, ECSS PUS, CAN, SpaceWire).
8. Strong programming skills in Java with a focus on data-oriented enterprise systems.
9. Knowledge of satellite telemetry, telecommand (TT&C), and communication protocols (CCSDS, ECSS PUS).

Essential personal skills and experience

1. Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills.
2. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and business stakeholders.
3. Strong leadership abilities, with experience leading and mentoring technical teams.
4. Problem-solving mindset, able to navigate complex technical and business challenges.
5. Project management experience, with an ability to balance multiple customer engagements.
6. Adaptability, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Desirable skills and experience

1. Experience in the provision of commercially facing Engineering Services, Consulting, or Customer Success roles.
2. Experience of using a scripting language such as Python.
3. Knowledge of satellite or space-based software solutions for Flight or Ground.