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Software Team Leader
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Description
Hybrid requirements: This role has flexible working patterns.
At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Software Team Leader. We are global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which over 7,500 are based in the UK.
Software development is a fast moving field. At Leonardo we are developing and innovating with the latest methods, tools and techniques to develop new capabilities that are at the forefront of what is possible today. We are inviting engineers to join our accomplished team and help us create what will be possible in the future.
Working directly with the Head of Software (ISP), you will be a key contributor to all aspects of the research and development of our advanced products and capabilities. Our projects develop high integrity solutions and require the best available rigor and capability across the whole development lifecycle from concept, through design and architecture to testing, commissioning and deployment.
The Leonardo team is a long established, innovative and capable operation. The opportunity offers space to contribute at a high level but also develop a rewarding ongoing career with access to a wide range of exiting challenges.
What you will do:
Team Leadership and ‘hands-on’ software development.
Support the Head of Software in the management of a team of software engineers undertaking multiple projects simultaneously.
Operate in a tool supported formal way within an Agile framework.
Leadership, development and line management of software team members.
Co-develop plans working within a cycle planning process.
Lead agile ceremonies.
Define and maintain development eco-systems for the team.
Lead in a continuous improvement environment.
Represent the software team with stakeholders.
Innovate as a key senior contributor and integral part of a close team of engineers.
Bring a class-leading mentality to all aspects of software development and undertake reviews with the team to ensure effective approaches are applied.
Support and progress projects in all aspects of the software life cycle.
Support metrics pertaining to software activity and development lifecycles.
Formally maintain and refine an ongoing view (informed by technical perspective) as to the likely effort required for a range of objectives and activities.
What we are looking for:
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Good interpersonal skills and behaviours.
Effective communication capability in all aspects.
Working knowledge of Agile techniques.
Familiarity with formal problem solving methods.
Capability to work with and through formal requirements.
Ability to work within formal engineering processes as required.
Proven delivery capability in the context of complex activity.
Appreciation of safety-critical software development.
It would be great if you also had the following skills and experience but not essential:
Agile lifecycles.
Big data solutions.
System engineering approaches.
Communication technologies.
Hard real-time software development.
Security Clearance:
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Life at
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Culture overview
Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups
Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
Employee benefits
Bonus Scheme
Childcare Vouchers
Cycle To Work
Flexible Hours
Flexible Working
Free Parking
Learning Allowance
Life Insurance
Pension
Sabbatical Leave
Wellbeing Programme
Office vibe
City Centre
Open Plan
Social Events
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Tech at
Leonardo
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Leadership
Gareth Hetheridge
UK CIO
Tech overview
The ancestors of Leonardo in the UK, iconic - companies like Marconi, Ferranti and Westland - invented products, built expertise and developed the people that set the foundations for our company. Today, we remain as essential to the fabric of the country and the economy as we have been throughout the last century. Following decades of investment, we proudly stand as a jewel in the crown of British engineering, employing over 8,000 highly skilled people across the country. Our scientists and engineers deliver cutting-edge technologies, solutions and insights that underpin the worldleading capabilities of our Armed Forces and go on to be exported across the globe.
We are proud of our role in making Britain’s advanced engineering sector one of the best in its class globally and of the tangible and substantial contribution we are making to the UK every day.
Engineering principles
Agile Process
Change Management
Code Reviews
Collective code ownership
Communication and collaboration
Configuration management
Continuous delivery
Continuous Development
Continuous integration
Knowledge sharing
Mentoring
Scrum
Test Driven Development
Unit testing
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