Software Team Leader

Job title:  Software Team leader

Location: New Malden. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa £ 70,000 (depending on skills and experience) 

What you’ll be doing:

• To lead a team of software engineers in the design, implementation, testing and acceptance of Submarine Command System (SMCS) software releases. The SMCS Software Team Leader has the authority to organise, delegate and manage the workflow and responsibilities of all members within a SMCS Software Engineering Team, liaising with stakeholders at all levels, to ensure software is delivered on schedule, to cost and to quality
• The SMCS Software Team Leader will work in conjunction with the SMCS Software Development Manager, to assign engineering resources as required to meet SMCS Programme priority needs
• They will also have the opportunity to engage with the SMCS customers and end users, as required, to enable development of the SMCS Programme(s) and the continued evolution of the SMCS product as required

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Team lead/line management experience, working within allocated budgets and timescales, work package allocation and progress tracking
• Software Development experience; developing in large, complex, systems
• Excellent communication skills and experience with interfacing with customer

Desirable:

• Using high level Software languages such as Ada, C++ and/or C#
• A solid understanding of the software lifecycle (e.g. waterfall, Agile, Spiral) and associated methodologies (e.g. UML)

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The SMCS software team:

Interested in playing your part in the defence of the United Kingdom? Then this could be the role for you!

This opportunity invites individuals to be part of the dynamic world of Submarine Command Systems (SMCS), playing a crucial role in leading and implementing capabilities for the Royal Navy Submarine fleet. As a Team Lead, you’ll use your skill and experience to drive multiple software releases that shape the development of the software and the future of submarine technology.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.