Team Lead C++ Software Engineer - Whiteley

Ref: 610Tuesday 31 March 2020

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Team Lead Software Engineer

Whiteley 

Security Clearance

An incredible opportunity has become available to join a global consultancy to provide technical leadership successfully developing and delivering solutions on a number of programmes across a diverse range of customers in the Defence and Security related market sectors.  Programmes and projects in this area are mission critical to the End User. The specific programme involves the full systems engineering cycle of design through test and acceptance including COTS integration and software development.

The software team comprises two small teams: a development team and a test team, this would therefore be an opportunity for an experienced developer taking on his or her first leadership role or alternatively someone with experience of managing small software teams working with other staff (engineering and programme management), and regularly with potential partners (engineering and project management).

Below please find experience that my client is looking for:

  • Estimate, plan and schedule technical activities and report on progress, achievements, risks & opportunities
  • Ability to resolve complex technical real-time issues in a networked computer environment
  • Leadership of technical resources on work package
  • Collaboration with other stakeholders within immediate team, wider customer programme and third-party suppliers
  • At least 5 years experience of developing C++ in either a MS Windows and/or Linux environment using an IDE such as Visual Studio or similar
  • Knowledge of modern IT and engineering technologies including networks, toolsets and processes (development & operations)
  • Excellent internal/external customer and supplier relationship management skills
  • Experience of working successfully in dynamic and demanding working software development environments
  • Proactive with a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and work well in a team environment

This an opportunity providing an exciting platform where you are being exposed to the latest technologies and innovative ways of working. 

If you want to join a meaningful organisation with an open and collaborative culture to support your career path while also offering reward scheming benefits and a fantastic salary - apply now to find out more.