Role: Application Software Team Lead
Salary: £85,000
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site)
My client is looking for a hands-on Application Software Team Lead to lead the development of their next-generation platform for managing and optimising high-performance wireless networks.
This is a player-coach role, combining technical leadership with people management. You'll guide a team of 10+ software engineers building a customer-facing system packed with advanced analytics, automation, and cloud-based architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead development of the application and related tools using Agile methodology
* Line manage a team of 10+ developers (Grad to Architect level)
* Set team goals, manage resourcing, training, and recruitment
* Collaborate with SW Architects, Product Owners, and PMs to define and prioritise features
* Liaise with 3rd party vendors for tool integration and interface alignment
* Oversee design reviews, quality processes, and test strategy
* Contribute to clean, scalable code and maintain a strong delivery culture
Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven experience in a technical leadership role within a customer-facing or enterprise software environment
* Strong background in back-end development and the SDLC
* Experience taking products from concept to launch, including MVPs
* Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and performance optimisation
* Proficiency in at least one modern language (e.g. Python, Java, C#, C++)
* Familiarity with CI/CD, version control (Git), and Linux
* Excellent communication and people management skills
* Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
Desirable:
* Familiarity with NMS development, 5G/LTE/WAN technologies
* Experience with data analytics and machine learning tools
* Knowledge of Agile tools and delivery frameworks
Working Model:
Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site in Cambridge
Keywords:
Team Lead, Software Engineering, NMS, 5G, Agile, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Python, C#, C++, Leadership, Back-End Development, Network Management, Hybrid Role, Cambridge
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