Software Team Leader

An opportunity for a Software Team Leader has become available within a leading technology business located in the Bournemouth area.Your Role: While in this position your duties may include but are not limited to:

• Leading the team of software engineers to assign and prioritise tasks, monitoring progress and reviewing work when needed to ensure it conforms to certified procedures and mitigating risks for managers and other internal parties
• Planning software development activities, from estimations and proposals and defining technical approaches for the team to take 
• Undertaking software development tasks, which may include architectural, detailed designs, implementing new features, fixing bugs as required and software testing
• Ensuring that peer reviews are completed during the development lifecycle 
• Building strong working relationships with technical teams and other partners and end-users, ensuring that they are liaised with as needed during the development process
• Taking an active role in recruiting technical professionals for the team to ensure that the team is working optimally and with the correct specialists on hand, supporting the on-boarding processes in relation to procedures and technical know-how
• Overseeing the continuous improvement initiatives for the team, by managing employees in a proactive and supportive manner, ensuring that 1-1s are completed, that training needs are highlighted and that solutions are put in place for future improvements

You MUST Have: Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:

• Proven experience in a software development role, specifically at a high/senior technical level
• Degree qualified with a Software Engineering or related degree
• Previous experience managing a team or be able to demonstrate strong leadership qualities
• Technical knowledge and experience for this role includes previous use of a MS Windows platform, complex software systems and strong proficiency with software languages including C++, C# or JavaScript
• Possess knowledge of software version control (and software such as Git or SVN)
• Beneficial to have knowledge of software change management and defect tracking systems knowledge

Your Opportunity: Partnering with some of the biggest firms within their specific market niche, this business has seen significant increase in their success in recent years and as such is embarking on a recruitment drive to strengthen their teams further. The position holder will be managing a team of ambitious software engineers, to ensure that work is completed on time and to the standard expected by the company. You'll be working on a variety of projects and tasks and will be liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders frequently.As the successful candidate, you can expect a starting salary in the region of £64,000, depending on your experience and technical knowledge. This will accompany a strong package, including a market leading holiday allocation and strong pension rate. Additionally, this role can be worked in a hybrid capacity, with a minimum of 3 days in the office per week. There will also be plenty of opportunities for progression within the business, with secure targets that can be achieved to unlock further development. The company will also provide continuous training and learning materials to ensure your knowledge is kept up to date and relevant.If this excellent opportunity interests you, then please don't hesitate to apply today!