Job Description:
Software Team Leader
The Opportunity
Leonardo are looking for a Software Team Leader to join our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of Business, developing and innovating with the latest methods, tools, and techniques to create new capabilities at the forefront of technology.
Leonardo develops multi-domain capabilities in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sector, playing a prominent role in major international strategic programmes and serving as a trusted technological partner of governments, defence agencies, institutions, and enterprises. Working directly with the Head of Software, you will be a key contributor to all aspects of the research and development of our advanced products.
What you will do:
* Team Leadership and ‘hands-on’ software development.
* Support the Head of Software in managing a team of software engineers undertaking multiple projects simultaneously.
* Operate in a tool-supported formal way within an Agile framework.
* Leadership, development, and line management of software team members.
* Co-develop plans working within a cycle planning process.
* Lead agile ceremonies.
* Define and maintain development ecosystems for the team.
* Lead in a continuous improvement environment.
* Represent the software team with stakeholders.
* Innovate as a key senior contributor and integral part of a close team of engineers.
* Bring a class-leading mentality to all aspects of software development and undertake reviews with the team to ensure effective approaches are applied.
* Support and progress projects in all aspects of the software life cycle.
* Support metrics pertaining to software activity and development lifecycles.
* Formally maintain and refine an ongoing view (informed by technical perspective) as to the likely effort required for a range of objectives and activities.
What we are looking for:
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Good interpersonal skills and behaviours.
* Effective communication capability in all aspects.
* Working knowledge of Agile techniques.
* Familiarity with formal problem-solving methods.
* Capability to work with and through formal requirements.
* Ability to work within formal engineering processes as required.
* Proven delivery capability in the context of complex activity.
* Appreciation of safety-critical software development.
* It would be great if you also had the following skills and experience but not essential:
* Agile lifecycles.
* Big data solutions.
* System engineering approaches.
* Communication technologies.
* Hard real-time software development.
What you will get:
* Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part-time options.
* Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health, and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
* Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 12 flexi days.
* Network groups: To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion, we have network groups for:
* Carers (employees who care for someone who is either older, disabled, or seriously ill).
* Enable (supporting people with disabilities).
* Equalise (development of a gender-balanced workforce).
* Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals).
* We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).
To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit: https://uk.leonardocompany.com/en/people-careers/life-at-leonardo/company-benefits
Security Clearance:
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Primary Location:
GB - Basildon
Contract Type:
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
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