Salary: £65,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating software developers Strong background in embedded software development Knowledge of C, C++ and/or Ada Understanding of the software development lifecycle Some exposure to project planning or delivery coordination Experience with UML and embedded systems development Strong communication skills when reporting progress, risks and delivery updates Responsibilities: Leading and coordinating a small team of embedded software engineers Supporting project planning, execution and delivery of software work packages Providing technical leadership and oversight across the development lifecycle Managing risks, issues and delivery updates with key stakeholders Contributing hands-on to development and design activities (approx. 25–30%) Supporting documentation, reporting and quality assurance activities Working within a hybrid development methodology combining iterative and waterfall approaches Technologies: Ada Embedded UML Support Network Security More: We are a leading defence technology organization based in Stevenage, seeking a Software Development Team Leader for our next-generation missile systems project. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative engineering environment where software plays a critical role. We value strong technical expertise and leadership skills, providing a supportive atmosphere for growth and innovation. last updated 11 week of 2026