Software Tech SME

Job Description

Role Overview:
The Software Tech SME is responsible for providing technical leadership in the design development and delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role combines development governance and architectural guidance to applications from conception to deployment then transferred into support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:
  • Lead the design development and implementation of software applications and systems.
  • Make architectural decisions and ensure adherence to best practices coding standards and security guidelines.
  • Evaluate and recommend tools technologies and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
  • Ensuring Code Quality and governance using tools like SonarQube
  • A go-to person for troubleshooting technical issues providing guidance and support to your team members to resolve issues efficiently.
• Development Governance:
  • Define and enforce coding standards architecture guidelines and best practices for developed software
  • Review evaluate and provide feedback on code quality to ensure quality performance security and maintainability.
  • Ensure the team follows agile methodologies and participates in sprint planning stand-ups and retrospectives.
  • Transforming users requirements into technical specifications
  • Manage release process from development to deployment and live products support
• Quality Assurance:
  • Oversee the development and execution of unit integration and system tests.
  • Ensure software meets functional and non-functional requirements including performance scalability and security.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software development with a proven track record of technical leadership.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks (e.g. Java C# Python etc.).
• Strong understanding of software architecture design patterns and best practices.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g. Scrum Kanban).
• Excellent problem-solving communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure GCP) is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and technical expertise
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Adaptability and continuous learning

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future together. Buy one share get one free! Rolls-Royce Your Shares: Matched
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing competitive resilient and growing company. Join us and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued diverse perspectives fuel innovation and everyone can thrive.

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