Software Engineering Team Lead

Are you an experienced software engineering team lead looking for a new challenge? If so, we have a great opportunity for you….

Job Title: Software Engineering Team Lead

Salary: Circa £55,000 to £70,000 depending on experience 

Location: Bristol (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically, 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity!

As a Software Engineering Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to lead a team that consistently demonstrates exceptional skills and expertise in developing a Product Line software solution for current and next-generation missile systems.

You will work on multiple applications across land and maritime projects, contributing to the most advanced missile systems in the world.

What we're looking for from you:

• Proven experience leading teams (approx. 5-10 people) delivering quality software, implementing both agile and waterfall methodologies.

• Some experience developing with C, C++ or Ada, with a solid background in software engineering including use of scripting languages.

• A passion for software engineering, with the ability to innovate and think critically to solve complex software problems with a willingness to develop software skillsets.

• Comfortable working with a team in a collaborative environment, communicating and contributing to design and implementation decisions, and supporting integration across multiple projects and sites.

• Someone willing to present new ideas and influence customers, including Project Leaders and Department Leads.

• Experience working with hardware, operating system configuration, and security solutions.

• Writing and reviewing skills for documentation in a technical environment

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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