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Lead Software Engineer

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

About the Role

You will play a key role in designing and delivering advanced software solutions for underwater robotic systems. This position focuses on developing innovative, high-quality software aligned with business and project requirements. As a Software Lead, you will take ownership of project delivery while leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop technically complex solutions for subsea vehicles and associated robotic systems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of complex software projects for underwater robotic systems
Develop and define software architectures for large-scale, integrated systems
Translate high-level system requirements into detailed technical specifications
Maintain a system-level perspective while overseeing detailed implementation
Act as a technical authority and primary point of contact for stakeholders and customers
Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Plan, estimate, and manage work packages, resources, and budgets
Ensure adherence to software quality standards and industry best practices
Implement and improve development processes and methodologies
Mentor and support the development of junior engineers
Manage workload distribution across teams to ensure efficiency and balance 

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 7 years' experience in a senior software engineering role
Degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline
Strong understanding of software systems across embedded and application layers
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary software teams
Experience designing software architecture for complex systems
Solid understanding of modern software development methodologies
Experience with safety-critical systems and design principles
Ability to engage directly with customers and stakeholders
Strong estimation, planning, and organisational skills
Practical knowledge of software standards and compliance
Awareness of cybersecurity principles and their impact on system design 

Technical Expertise

Experience with a selection of the following technologies (across Windows and Linux environments):

C++, Python, JavaScript
XML, JSON, HTML, CSS
Web frameworks and backend technologies (e.g. Angular, Django, Node.js, React, Apache)
WebSockets and real-time data systems
Docker and containerisation
Networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
SQL and database technologies
Debugging and diagnostic tools (e.g. Wireshark, system logs)
Cybersecurity principles 

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Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission

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