Details:
- Salary: £90,000 - 100,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: CB10 Great Chesterford Essex
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Thriving Technical Consultancy seeks an accomplished Head of Software to lead a multidisciplinary Software department. Working across Embedded Software, DSP, FPGA and AI/ML you'll be supporting technologies such as radar, sensing and communications for a range of Client projects primarily in the Defence sector. You’ll bring a balance of technical expertise and commercial skills.
Generous salary package includes Company Bonus scheme, Pension (employer 10%), Private Healthcare, 25 days holiday + option to purchase more, long service awards, Life Assurance, car lease scheme and Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 WFH).
The successful Head of Software will manage and grow a delivery focused team, supporting project planning and resourcing, driving continuous improvement as well as contributing to technical sales activities.
To be considered for this Head of Software role you should have:
* A strong academic background.
* Technical Leadership experience ideally within a Consultancy related environment.
* Strong technical knowledge covering embedded software, DSP, FPGA firmware, test and AI/ML with expertise in at least one area.
* Proven Line Management experience and excellent communication skills.
* Good balance of technical and Business / Commercial skills.
* A passion for improving software development processes.
* Exposure to the Defence industry.
Applicants must hold a British Passport