At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a talented software team and drive innovative projects in C++.
- Company: Join a globally recognised engineering organisation at the forefront of technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days' leave, private medical insurance, and generous pension contributions.
- Other info: Hybrid work model available, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while mentoring engineers and shaping cutting-edge software solutions.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in software development with strong C++ and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Software Team Manager - C++ Leadership
Location
Paignton, Devon - On-site or Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)
Benefits
25 days' annual leave, employer pension contributions up to 8%, private medical insurance for employee & dependants, life assurance (4x salary), spouse death in service pension and group income protection.
The Client
Curo are partnering with a globally recognised engineering organisation that develops market-leading software and hardware solutions supporting communications, positioning and defence technologies.
Their cutting‑edge test, assurance and positioning solutions help customers accelerate innovation from development through to real‑world deployment.
This is an opportunity to join a business at the forefront of technological innovation whilst leading a highly skilled engineering team.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will have management responsibility for the Software Development team whilst providing technical leadership across the architecture, design, development and delivery of the core software product portfolio.
This is an opportunity to lead both people and projects, influencing technical direction whilst developing a high‑performing engineering team.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Software Team Manager, you'll work closely with Engineering Management, Product Management, Supply Chain, Business Development and the PMO.
You'll balance people leadership with technical oversight, resource planning and the successful delivery of multiple software development projects whilst championing engineering best practice.
Duties
- Lead and coordinate the Software Development team.
- Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering projects.
- Contribute to the software vision, strategy, architecture and product development.
- Oversee software project planning, execution and delivery with the PMO.
- Support technical and commercial proposals for new opportunities.
- Promote engineering best practice and robust design standards.
- Mentor, coach and develop engineers.
- Manage resource planning and technical priorities.
- Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Proven Software Team Leadership experience.
- Demonstrable Programme Management experience.
- Strong C++ background with Python experience.
- Software architecture and technical leadership.
- Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
- Git, JIRA and Confluence.
- New Product Introduction (NPI) experience.
- Knowledge of Project Management tools and methods.
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrable mentoring and coaching experience.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop engineers.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary projects through the product life cycle.
- Comfortable working on defence-related projects.
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
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Software Team Manager - C++ Leadership in Blackburn employer: Curo Services
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