Software Project Lead
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- England,North East,Tyne and Wear,Newcastle upon Tyne
- full-time
- Competitive salary
Job Description:
The Opportunity
Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Benefits (Northeast Based) - Must be able to go on site 3/4 days a week
Are you a Software Project Manager with a passion for leading high-performing teams and delivering cutting-edge embedded software solutions? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a strong technical background in software engineering? If so, we want to hear from you!
This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of software development projects within a highly collaborative and innovative R&D team. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, driving process improvements, and ensuring software is architecturally sound, maintainable, and well-tested.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage embedded software engineering projects from conception to completion
- Improve software development methodologies and best practices
- Manage configuration control and change processing
- Work closely with stakeholders, ensuring transparency on project progress, velocity, and burndown
- Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely delivery
- Coach and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Drive automated testing methods and frameworks
- Oversee release management processes and best practices
Experience
? Degree in Electronic / Software Engineering or equivalent
? Proven experience in leading software development projects within embedded systems
? Strong understanding of embedded C / C++ and object-oriented methodologies
? Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, JIRA / Confluence, and automated testing frameworks
? Knowledge of APIs, Web Services, and SIL-rated software (desirable)
? Exceptional stakeholder management and team leadership skills
Why join?
- Very competitive salary
- Hybrid working & flexible hours
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays (plus option to buy more)
- Healthcare cash plan, dental & life assurance
- Gym membership discounts, cycle-to-work scheme & more!
Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Benefits (Northeast Based) - Must be able to go on site 3/4 days a week
Are you a Software Project Manager with a passion for leading high-performing teams and delivering cutting-edge embedded software solutions? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a strong technical background in software engineering? If so, we want to hear from you!
This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of software development projects within a highly collaborative and innovative R&D team. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, driving process improvements, and ensuring software is architecturally sound, maintainable, and well-tested.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage embedded software engineering projects from conception to completion
- Improve software development methodologies and best practices
- Manage configuration control and change processing
- Work closely with stakeholders, ensuring transparency on project progress, velocity, and burndown
- Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely delivery
- Coach and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Drive automated testing methods and frameworks
- Oversee release management processes and best practices
Experience
? Degree in Electronic / Software Engineering or equivalent
? Proven experience in leading software development projects within embedded systems
? Strong understanding of embedded C / C++ and object-oriented methodologies
? Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, JIRA / Confluence, and automated testing frameworks
? Knowledge of APIs, Web Services, and SIL-rated software (desirable)
? Exceptional stakeholder management and team leadership skills
Why join?
- Very competitive salary
- Hybrid working & flexible hours
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays (plus option to buy more)
- Healthcare cash plan, dental & life assurance
- Gym membership discounts, cycle-to-work scheme & more!
Job number 2277599
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Company Details:
Nigel Wright Group
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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