Senior Software Development Team Lead

2 days ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Blackstar Amplification Ltd Full time

Job Role: Technical Team Lead - Software Development

About the Company: Blackstar Amplification Ltd is a global leader in guitar amplification design, led by a team of passionate musicians who understand the importance of great tone.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Team Lead - Software Development to join our team. As the Technical Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team of skilled software developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. You will be responsible for planning and managing the successful development of scalable firmware and software using a structured, process-driven approach.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Line management of the Software Team, with responsibility for efficiency and output.
  • Manage the successful development of scalable firmware and software using a structured, process-driven 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:

  • 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 a strong passion for music, although not essential, would also be considered an advantage.

About the Team:

Our teams are experts in their field, and we are incredibly passionate about our products and the industry as a whole.

What We Offer:

  • A unique work environment where you can grow with the company and share in our current and future success.
  • A relaxed dress code and a flexible approach to working hours and environment.
  • The opportunity to work on innovative and cutting-edge projects.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply:

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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