Software Development Lead

5 days ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Anson McCade Full time

**Job Title:** Software Development Lead

Company Overview:

Anson McCade, a leading defence company, seeks to hire a skilled Software Development Lead. This role is critical in driving the full Software Development Lifecycle for complex, real-time software embedded in missile sub-components.

Salary: Up to £70,000 (DoE) with additional benefits including annual bonuses, paid overtime, flexible leave, and comprehensive pension plans.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for defining architecture, guiding design choices, and ensuring comprehensive testing and validation. They will be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team comprising hardware, software, and firmware specialists.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Expertise in Real-Time Embedded Systems: Proven track record in creating hard real-time embedded software solutions
  • Proficiency in C Programming: Exceptional skills in C programming, with an in-depth understanding of its use in real-time applications
  • Knowledge of Communication Protocols: Strong familiarity with protocols including SPI, UART, Ethernet, and PCI-Express
  • Software Design Familiarity: Understanding of software design methodologies such as UML
  • Analytical Skills: Capability to evaluate system performance and ensure effective integration
  • Experience Across SDLC: Practical experience throughout the entire software development lifecycle

Benefits:

  • Base Salary: Up to £70,000 (DoE)
  • Annual Bonus: Circa £2,500
  • Overtime: Optional paid overtime – flat rate (1.25)
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pension: Pension 14% (6% Employee and 8% Employer)
  • Share Incentive Plan: Opportunity to purchase shares via payroll before tax and NI
  • Parental Benefits: Up to 26 weeks of full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, and shared parental leave
  • Sick Pay: Ranges from 6 weeks for your first six months of service and scales up to 48 weeks after five years of service
  • L&D: As a Times UK Top 25 Employers, Anson McCade offers employees work-class training and development/career tools


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