Software Technical Lead

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Software Technical Lead to join its engineering team in Farnborough. This permanent, full-time onsite role focuses on secure digital design, embedded systems and software development for government and defence applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the technical authority for software development across secure digital design solutions
Lead software architecture, implementation and technical delivery for embedded systems and user applications
Define and continuously improve software development lifecycles, processes and engineering toolsets
Provide architectural guidance, with particular focus on system integration and technical problem-solving
Implement quality governance, stage-gated peer reviews and software design verification testing
Support sustaining engineering activities, including complex software issues, production defects and component obsolescence
Mentor and coach software engineers, supporting professional development and identifying skills and training requirements
Collaborate with systems engineers and project managers to support technical progress and delivery against project milestones

Job Requirements:

Significant experience in software engineering, technical leadership and the full systems lifecycle
Degree in Software Engineering or a closely related technical discipline
Strong experience with C and C++ for embedded systems, microcontrollers and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Understanding of software architecture, system integration and design verification
Experience defining software development processes, engineering toolsets and quality frameworks
Knowledge of engineering governance, design review metrics and high-assurance software standards
Familiarity with secure coding practices and technologies such as Rust
Proven ability to mentor and develop engineers in a collaborative, technically focused environment
United Kingdom sole nationality and an active UK Security Check (SC) clearance, or the ability to obtain SC clearance before starting the role

Working Arrangements:

Permanent, full-time position based onsite in Farnborough
Technical leadership within a secure Defence and Security engineering environment
Opportunity to contribute to high-assurance software and embedded systems projects
Balanced focus on hands-on project delivery, technical governance and team mentorship
If you are an experienced Software Technical Lead with expertise in RTOS, microcontrollers, secure software development and engineering mentorship, apply now to progress your career within a leading Defence and Security environment

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