Lead Software Engineer

• Experience across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, coding, testing and delivery
• Experience developing software using languages such as C, C++, Java, Rust or similar
• Experience leading software engineering teams
• Experience working with and presenting to senior stakeholders

Salary: £59,491+ depending on experience

As a Lead Software Engineer within the TLS Foundation Team, you'll play a key role in establishing and developing software delivery capability across the FCAS/GCAP programme. You'll support the formation of software teams, helping to shape organisational frameworks, processes and tools that enable effective software delivery.

Working across a complex stakeholder environment, you'll be responsible for guiding software development activities from concept through to delivery while building collaborative relationships across engineering, programme and customer communities. You will also present programme updates, technical information and recommendations to senior stakeholders, helping to support informed decision-making throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Support early software team formation, including the development of organisational frameworks, processes and tools that enable effective software delivery
• Lead software teams through planning, delivery and reporting activities, ensuring progress is communicated to key stakeholders
• Design, develop and test TLS software solutions based on system requirements and models
• Present programme updates, technical information, risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Collaborate with integration teams and wider engineering stakeholders to support successful software delivery

Location: Warton, Hybrid, 3 to 4 days per week on site

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer

You're expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your Line Manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your Line Manager.

If you don't feel you can talk to your Line Manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your Line Manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.