Software Technical Lead

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Software Technical Lead to join its engineering team in Farnborough. This permanent, full-time onsite role focuses on secure digital design, embedded systems and software development for government and defence applications.Key Responsibilities:Act as the technical authority for software development across secure digital design solutionsLead software architecture, implementation and technical delivery for embedded systems and user applicationsDefine and continuously improve software development lifecycles, processes and engineering toolsetsProvide architectural guidance, with particular focus on system integration and technical problem-solvingImplement quality governance, stage-gated peer reviews and software design verification testingSupport sustaining engineering activities, including complex software issues, production defects and component obsolescenceMentor and coach software engineers, supporting professional development and identifying skills and training requirementsCollaborate with systems engineers and project managers to support technical progress and delivery against project milestonesJob Requirements:Significant experience in software engineering, technical leadership and the full systems lifecycleDegree in Software Engineering or a closely related technical disciplineStrong experience with C and C++ for embedded systems, microcontrollers and Real-Time Operating Systems ..... full job details .....