Job summary

Software Team lead Position with One of the Worlds Leading Engineering firms focussing on the Energy Sector.

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Software Team Lead

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Software Team Lead - Control Systems

Job description

Is now the right time to explore a role as a Software Team lead focusing on Critical Electrical Distribution Control Systems?

My client specializes in delivering innovative, integrated, and secure engineered solutions for some of the most demanding critical process applications globally.

With a renowned reputation for product excellence and dedicated customer service, they provide support to power distribution and power network sectors through intelligent, engineering-led solutions and highly acclaimed technical services.

They are seeking a Software Team Lead to lead and manage a team of software and controls engineers, ensuring the successful delivery of projects and tenders.

The role involves;

• collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams and project managers to drive on-time project delivery, support product development, oversee lifecycle management, and proactively manage risks.

Responsibilities of the Software Team Lead include;

• providing strong technical and managerial leadership
• collaborating with functional managers to establish operational goals
• ensuring on-time delivery of projects/products meeting quality standards and cost constraints
• leading lean processes for software configurations
• identifying and mitigating technical risks
• supporting team by preparing and reviewing technical specifications, managing team aspects including training, development, and performance management.

Successful candidates should possess

• a Bachelor's degree in software, electrical, control, computer science, or a related subject,
• proven experience in leading and managing software/controls engineers within power, industrial, or automation sectors
• strong programming/configuration experience in C++ or PLC/SCADA equivalent, understanding of electrical systems
• awareness of Lean Six Sigma methodology
• ability to interpret electrical power system and switchgear components
• experience in leadership, management, or mentoring, and excellent communication and collaboration skills.