Software Practice Lead

Salary: £43,000 - 83,000 per year

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience leading teams in multi-disciplinary matrix organizations
• 5+ years of experience working in and leading software projects
• Extensive experience in a modern software engineering environment
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, SCRUM, Agile, Scaled Agile, CI/CD, SaaS, Cloud, code quality, and open source frameworks
• Experience in software engineering and integration in defence or other regulated environments is highly desirable
• Knowledge of modern web and cloud-native technologies and platforms is highly desirable
• Subject matter expertise in simulation and training software or the computer gaming industry is highly desirable
• Proven track record of delivering a software technology strategy is highly desirable

Responsibilities:

• Lead the tactical execution of software and systems integration activities
• Develop and execute project and process plans
• Manage employees and suppliers
• Maintain relationships with customers, key stakeholders, and computing industry bodies
• Lead a multi-disciplinary agile team
• Execute complex digital system integration in a multi-domain, secure environment
• Embed world-class practices, methods, and tools across the business

Technologies:

• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevSecOps
• Matrix
• Web
• DevOps
• LESS

More:

We are a globally recognised defence and aerospace brand based in Bristol, working in a hybrid setup within the public sector and government space. This is a permanent role with a salary of 105,000 to 120,000. We offer a sizeable base salary, individual performance bonuses, a matched pension scheme up to 10%, digital and face-to-face learning opportunities, sponsorship for further education, paid life insurance and health care, and a gift-matching scheme for charitable donations of money or time. Our hiring process is typically completed in two weeks and includes a virtual meeting with our Software Engineering Lead followed by a face-to-face final stage with a VP. We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

last updated 34 week of 2026