Software Team Lead

Salary: £60,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience leading or managing software engineering teams
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Hands-on development experience with C# or C++
• Experience with Windows desktop applications
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and development
• Experience with software design approaches and tools such as UML, SysML, and XML
• Experience coaching engineers and supporting professional development
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent technical experience

Responsibilities:

• Leading and supporting a team of software developers delivering complex solutions
• Managing the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, and testing
• Designing technical solutions and supporting engineering decisions
• Conducting peer reviews and defining test strategies to ensure software quality
• Planning, prioritising, and reviewing team workloads
• Providing progress updates to project stakeholders
• Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver outcomes
• Supporting the development and growth of engineers through coaching and mentoring

Technologies:

• C#
• Security
• UML
• Windows
• XML
• Support

More:

We are a leading defence and cyber security organisation delivering innovative technology solutions that help protect nations and organisations against evolving threats. This is a hybrid role based in Hillend, Scotland, with a salary of £51,000 to £61,000, plus a company bonus, 10% pension contribution, and a full benefits package. We offer the opportunity to work on impactful defence and cyber security programmes in a hands-on technical leadership position.

last updated 30 week of 2026