Software Engineering Team Lead

JOB DETAILS

Job band: D. Contract type: Permanent, Full‑time. Department: Product Group. Location: London – Hybrid (1‑3 days a week in the office). Proposed salary range: Up to £82k depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We\’re looking for a talented Software Engineering Team Lead to work with us in the Discovery group of the Mobile Experiences team. If successful, you\’ll be leading a team of Software Engineers (4+) working on the BBC\’s exciting portfolio of mobile apps, including iPlayer, Sounds, News, Sport and Weather, developing innovative and engaging new product experiences that are enjoyed by millions of audience members every day.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Leading a team of 4‑6 Software Engineers
• Driving the ambition to build an outstanding engineering team and culture
• Mentoring and developing team members and peers to achieve their full potential
• Driving technical direction and decision‑making
• Learning new technologies and techniques

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• The ability to lead successful teams of Software Engineers
• Experience of either Android or iOS development with a proven track record of building native mobile apps.
• Proficiency in Swift or Kotlin.
• The ability to work collaboratively with cross discipline peers such as Product and UX
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in an organisation

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment in mobile apps
• Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban project management methodologies
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services

EEO STATEMENT

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. The BBC is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any disability, we are a disability confident employer and we will provide reasonable adjustments to help you in the interview and in the role.