Leonardo Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Overview
We are seeking a Visualisation Technical Lead to guide the delivery and evolution of our data visualisation products. You will combine leadership in technical design and development with ownership of end-to-end product lifecycle management. You will be the principal authority on visualisation technologies and solutions, ensuring we deliver high-impact, scalable, and future-ready data products.
Responsibilities
* Lead the design, build, testing, deployment, and maintenance of data visualisation products.
* Ensure robust, secure, performant, and user-centric delivery of visualisation solutions.
* Oversee operational stability and continuous improvement of products in production.
* Serve as the division's technical authority for data visualisation tools and practices.
* Define and uphold best practices for visualisation solution design, coding, testing, and deployment within the enterprise data architecture.
* Mentor and support development teams working on visualisation components.
* Act as an intelligent customer to enterprise IT, articulating the team’s technical needs and roadmap priorities to influence data platform and infrastructure decisions.
* Track and evaluate emerging technologies in the visualisation space; lead the adoption of next-generation visualisation techniques and tools.
* Stay aligned with IT on platform developments to ensure visualisation needs are supported by enterprise data infrastructure.
* Own the lifecycle of visualisation products, including upgrades, migrations, and retirements; coordinate cross-product enhancements.
* Develop deprecation plans for legacy tools and drive transitions to newer platforms.
* Work closely with product managers, analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to align product delivery with business priorities.
* Communicate technical decisions and product health to leadership and cross-functional teams.
* Collaborate with IT as a key stakeholder in delivering data capabilities that underpin product success.
What You'll Bring
* Proven experience leading technical delivery of data visualisation products in a complex environment.
* Expertise in PowerBI, Talend, SAP and Azure.
* Strong background in software development practices including CI/CD, testing, and deployment automation.
* Experience working effectively with enterprise IT teams and influencing shared platform decisions.
* Strong understanding of product lifecycle management in a technical context.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Passion for staying at the forefront of visualisation trends and innovations.
* Experience with Agile delivery methodologies.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include eligibility for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information, please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
* Time to Recharge — generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
* Secure your Future — pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* Your Wellbeing Matters — free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee networks championing inclusion and diversity.
* Rewarding Performance — bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
* Never Stop Learning — access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
* Refer a friend — financial reward through our referral programme.
* Tailored Perks — flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
* Flexible working — hybrid options; part-time opportunities may be possible.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.
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Primary Location
GB - Edinburgh
Additional Locations
GB - Basildon, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Southampton
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security
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