Software Project Lead

£60,000 – £80,000

Location: United Kingdom (Hertfordshire – Stevenage, Hertfordshire) Type: Permanent

Software Project Lead - Real Time Actuator Software

***Please note this role requires you to be eligible for Security Clearances***

In this role of Software Project Lead, you'll be at the helm of the Real Time Actuator Software team, driving the supply of software for a range of missile components crucial for motor and movement control. This includes systems such as Fins, Seeker, Fuel Pump, Booster, and Wing Opening System.

The Organisation:

Our client operates at the forefront of innovation and technology within the defense and aerospace sector. With a distinguished history of pioneering achievements, they specialize in the development of advanced systems that play a pivotal role in national security and global stability.

Becoming a part of this organization means joining a team that consistently pushes the boundaries of technological progress. With a culture of excellence and collaboration, your contributions can make a significant impact on global security and shape the future of defense technology.

Benefits Package:

• Salary: up to £70,000
• Bonus: up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: max total of up to 14%
• 25 days annual leave
• Fantastic site facilities
• Annual Salary Reviews, with minimum guarenteed £1,000 pay rise each year + scope for more

What we're seeking:

If you're passionate about influencing hearts and minds, adept at coordinating resources, and dedicated to delivering software with validated quality on time, then you might be the Software Project Lead we're looking for. Your ability to create high-performing teams and foster strong working relationships in multifaceted project environments will be essential. This includes collaborating with system design, mechanical design, electronic design, program management, safety, and quality disciplines.

Key Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in leading and nurturing teams, typically comprising 5-10 software developers and verification & validation experts.
• Track record of operating within an agile/SCRUM/DevOps setting.
• Proficiency in utilizing agile metrics to communicate progress, including burnup charts, team velocity, cycle times, and workload forecasts.
• Expertise in continuous build, integration, and delivery pipeline automation using industry-leading tools.
• Robust background in Software Engineering, with some exposure to Embedded or Bare-Metal development where precision and quality are paramount.
• Proven history of enhancing teams through effective coaching and mentoring.
• Familiarity with safety-critical standards (DO-178C) is advantageous, though not mandatory.

What's in it for you:

• A platform to develop and advance your career, with opportunities to interact with and influence senior partners as part of this transformative journey.
• Comprehensive training programs aimed at equipping you with the skills and tools necessary to evolve into a technical or managerial leader within the organization.
• Contribution to the development of safety-critical products adhering to the DO-178C standard.
• Engagement in a change initiative where your efforts will lead to a visible positive impact on the team's development.
• Potential for travel and international secondments, should that align with your interests.

If you're ready to spearhead change, inspire innovation, and lead a team that impacts global security, this role offers the platform to achieve just that. Join a team that champions ingenuity, cultivates progress, and shapes the trajectory of defense technology.

For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!

Reference: AMC/RKI

Reference: AMC/RKI/SPLM