Lead Software Engineer

3 days ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom MBDA UK Ltd Full time

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our team at MBDA UK Ltd. As a key member of our software delivery team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the full software architecture for our European missile system design.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in software design patterns and modern software architecture techniques. You will work closely with our software developers to provide technical guidance and clearly articulate software architecture solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing the software architecture to meet specific requirements and ensure safe, secure, and reliable products
  • Providing technical guidance and collaborating with software developers
  • Identifying and documenting design drivers for the software solution
  • Able to assess and communicate the trade-offs between various aspects of a software architecture with a focus on design rationale

In return, we offer a competitive salary of up to £80,000 depending on experience, plus benefits including a company bonus, pension, enhanced parental leave, and training and development opportunities.

About MBDA: We respect new perspectives and experiences and value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.



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