Lead Software Engineer, Fareham

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.

• 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

• 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

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

• C++, Python, JavaScript
• XML, JSON, HTML, CSSWeb 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