Software Team Leader

Software development is a fast moving field. At Leonardo we are developing and innovating with the latest methods, tools and techniques to develop new capabilities that are at the forefront of what is possible today. We are inviting engineers to join our accomplished team and help us create what will be possible in the future.

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 and capabilities. Our projects develop high integrity solutions and require the best available rigor and capability across the whole development lifecycle from concept, through design and architecture to testing, commissioning and deployment.

The Leonardo team is a long established, innovative and capable operation. The opportunity offers space to contribute at a high level but also develop a rewarding ongoing career with access to a wide range of exiting challenges.

What you will do:

• Team Leadership and ‘hands-on’ software development.
• Support the Head of Software in the management of 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.
• Define and maintain development eco-systems 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.

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).

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Software Team Leader. We are global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which over 7,500 are based in the UK.

Primary Location:

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Software development is a fast moving field. At Leonardo we are developing and innovating with the latest methods, tools and techniques to develop new capabilities that are at the forefront of what is possible today. We are inviting engineers to join our accomplished team and help us create what will be possible in the future.

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 and capabilities. Our projects develop high integrity solutions and require the best available rigor and capability across the whole development lifecycle from concept, through design and architecture to testing, commissioning and deployment.

The Leonardo team is a long established, innovative and capable operation. The opportunity offers space to contribute at a high level but also develop a rewarding ongoing career with access to a wide range of exiting challenges.

What you will do:

• Team Leadership and ‘hands-on’ software development.
• Support the Head of Software in the management of 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 eco-systems 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).

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At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Software Team Leader. We are global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which over 7,500 are based in the UK.

Primary Location:

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Hybrid Working:

International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations.

Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you