Software Development Team Leader

2 weeks ago

Northampton, United Kingdom Blackstar Amplification Ltd Full time

Location: Northampton, UK
Blackstar Amplification’s R&D team are we are seeking a talented and motivated Software Development Team
Leader
The role:
As the Software Development Team Leader, you will lead a team of skilled software developers, fostering a
culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Helping take projects from conception to completion and
ensure Blackstar continues to deliver our best in market products and software.

Tasks

The duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Line management of the Software Team, with responsibility for efficiency and output.
• Managing the successful development of scalable firmware and software using a structured, processdriven approach.
• Plan the detailed Software Team workload and regularly communicate the milestone progress to the
Project Lead, Programme Manager and Stakeholders.
• Maintain best practices within the Software Team, ensuring technical journals, essential research and
company QMS process are followed.
• Leadership and administration of the Sprint process for the Software Team.
• Support the delivery of product firmware and software within the Software Team, from an initial
design brief through to full production, encompassing the testing and verification of the design.
• Assisting with project planning, scoping and problem-solving

Requirements

Required Knowledge and Experience:
• Degree in a technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a commercial software environment.
o Experience of working with audio software, JUCE based applications or embedded firmware
considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles.
• Experience with Agile Scrum/Sprint planning principles.
• Strong People Management skills with proven experience as a formal Line Manager.
• Experience with project ownership and coordination, from conception to completion.
• Methodical, with a structured approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building relationships with people at all levels.
• Ability to manage working time effectively and prioritise assignments appropriately.
• Enthusiastic, committed and dependable.
• Guitar playing, a musical background or strong passion for music, although not essential, would also
be considered an advantage.

Benefits

The Company:
Launched in 2007, Blackstar is globally recognised and respected as an innovator and leader in guitar
amplification design. We are a company of musicians who are truly passionate about what we do and
understand the importance of great tone.
Blackstar is based in Northampton, with over 100 years’ combined experience in guitar amplification design
and production. Our team pioneers change in the industry and has a strong commitment to driving
transformational innovation within all of our products. Blackstar products are the best in the world for design,
technology and performance – we create the ultimate tools for self-expression.

The Environment:
• Blackstar is a unique environment; we are all musicians/music lovers and the dress code is relaxed.
• Our teams are experts in their field and we are incredibly passionate about our products and the
industry as a whole.
• Most of our staff have worked in the industry for a long time and we are looking for candidates who
wish to grow with the company and share in our current and future success.
• Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, with a willingness to work extra hours as and
when required to achieve project deliverables to schedule. Flexible approach to working
hours/environment where possible, according to needs.
• If you share our passion, approach your work with pride, are driven by innovation, want to be the best
and help to grow our global brand to its highest potential we would love to hear from you. Please
apply with an up-to-date CV and a covering letter telling us why you are the right person for the role.

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