Lead Software Engineer

Script and Dot
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 75K

Job location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Tech stack

HTML
JavaScript
.NET
Microsoft Windows
ActiveMQ
C++
CSS
Software Quality
Computer Security
Databases
Software Debugging
Distributed Systems
Django
JSON
Python
Messaging Application Programming Interface
Node.js
Software Architecture
QT
RabbitMQ
Robotic Automation Software
Software Engineering
Software Requirements Analysis
Software Systems
SQL Databases
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
Web Services
WebSocket
XML
Diagnostic Tools
Safety Critical Systems
Containerization
Linux Development
Information Technology
REST
C++14
Docker

Job description

Our client is an established engineering organisation developing innovative software solutions for complex, safety-critical systems. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Software Technical Lead to drive the delivery of advanced software projects and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams., * Lead the software delivery of complex engineering projects.

  • Define software architectures for integrated systems.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Translate system requirements into software solutions.
  • Ensure software meets quality, safety and performance standards.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring and support to engineering teams.
  • Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
  • Support project planning, effort estimation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

You will be an experienced software engineer with strong technical leadership skills and a background delivering complex software solutions., * Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

  • Significant experience in a senior software engineering or technical leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and modern development practices.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Ability to define system and software requirements.
  • Knowledge of software quality, safety principles and secure software development.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Experience

Experience with several of the following technologies is desirable:

  • C++
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • HTML, CSS, XML and JSON
  • Windows and Linux development
  • Backend technologies (Node.js, Django or similar)
  • Docker and containerisation
  • TCP/IP networking and WebSockets
  • SQL and database technologies
  • Software debugging and diagnostic tools
  • Cyber security principles

Desirable

Experience with any of the following would be beneficial:

  • Real-time or distributed systems
  • Control or automation software
  • Qt or .NET GUI development
  • Messaging frameworks (e.g. RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)
  • REST APIs and web services
  • Video or media streaming technologies

The role is available 4 days onsite, 1 day remote. Skills

  • C++
  • javascript
  • python
  • cyber security
  • technical lead
  • docker
  • software lead
  • modern c++

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