Software Team Leader

Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience leading and developing software engineering teams delivering complex or safety-critical systems
• Demonstrated ability to plan, assign and deliver work packages while balancing technical quality, schedule and cost
• Practical experience across multiple stages of the software lifecycle, such as requirements, design, implementation, integration and verification
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering tools (e.g. DOORS, Siemens Polarion, CAMEO) and programming in C/C++ and/or Assembler, with scripting in Python
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline such as Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, Physics or Mathematics

Responsibilities:

• Lead software engineering delivery for complex, safety-critical defence systems, owning outcomes from planning through to integration and acceptance
• Combine hands-on technical leadership with team leadership, ensuring high-quality software is delivered predictably against project milestones
• Shape how work is delivered, grow and support engineers, and provide clear technical oversight across work packages
• Collaborate closely with project management, systems engineering and adjacent teams to influence priorities, manage dependencies, and drive successful delivery of mission-critical capability
• Own the end-to-end planning and delivery of software work packages, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, risks, and technical dependencies
• Build, sustain and evolve software teams with the right blend of skills and experience, ensuring capability and capacity align with delivery needs
• Maintain clear delivery oversight, including progress tracking and financial assurance, to support accurate and predictable reporting

Technologies:

• Support
• Python
• Security
• Network

More:

Join BAE Systems and be part of something bigger. As a member of our collaborative software engineering team in Rochester, youll deliver safety-critical defence systems while enjoying structured learning and development opportunities. We believe in a supportive and inclusive culture where your contributions are recognized, and you can grow your career with confidence. With a focus on lifelong learning and a balanced lifestyle, we strive to provide you with meaningful work that makes a difference. Please note, roles may require security and export control checks.

last updated 32 week of 2026