Software Group Lead

This is an opportunity to lead, support and grow a new group of software engineers delivering and supporting the Test Equipment Resource and Capability group within Bolton

Salary: circa £75,000 Depending on Experience

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to lead, support and grow a new group of software engineers delivering and supporting the Test Equipment Resource and Capability group within Bolton but also in Stevenage.

• This is a people leadership role where you have the responsibility for ensuring that software development teams have the capability, skills and capacity to support the business in delivering its commitments.  You will favour collaborative, open approaches and have the ability to inspire others to achieve and exceed common goals and objectives. 
• Excellent leadership and communication skills combined with developing long-term relationships with stakeholders across the international software directorate and other business area are key to success in the role.
• Engineering is at heart of our business; there is opportunity to both develop your core leadership skills, and gain a wider experience the business.
• A chance to help to create a friendly and motivated team and shape its evolution.
• Opportunities to work across the entire engineering lifecycle giving you the ability to increase your engineering and leadership skills and knowledge.
• You will play a key role in the development and adoption of product line approaches including in multinational context. 
• You will have a major role in supporting the manufacturing line in integrating new Test Equipment (TE) solutions but also help in the gathering of real user requirements to build better solutions.
• There will be opportunities to collaborate and work with colleagues within the UK and at our sites in France and Italy.
• A chance to input and shape how Test Equipment Software is developed at MBDA

What we're looking for from you:

• Being passionate about people – keen to understand what motivates your team and looking to encourage and inspire them to grow.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and influence others is essential.
• Comfortable coaching, mentoring and leading managers; your team of managers are responsible for delivery of software products into complex programmes where the software is a critical element.
• Ideally (but not essential) you will have a degree in an engineering, science or maths discipline combined with experience in the development of product software.
• Comfortable with change and understands the importance of continuous improvement within a modern software development team.

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