SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD
Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to lead an existing team of skilled embedded
software engineers within the transport division of Engineering working on Ticketing applications for embedded
devices. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and expanding the current software as well
as working to drive forward new products and developments.
The role will involve leadership of a team that are located both within the Poole offices as well as externally and will
be responsible for leading the continuing progress of a number of existing large deployments and on-going
developments.
They will be required to manage external pressures and demands on transport software development and work
closely with other team leaders and departments you will ensure the structured and coordinated planning of your
team’s development. Your technical background and experience will ensure you can offer the support and
guidance required being able to support and assist developers at code level.
This role offers challenges across a wide variety of projects and responsibilities, including the opportunity to
influence the future direction of the department and systems used across the business.
Responsibilities:
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Management of a team of highly skilled developers
Managing the delivery of potentially multiple simultaneous software development projects from design
through to release
Capable of understanding and contributing to the technical solution from a design through code level
Working closely with other team leads and project managers to produce accurate delivery estimates
Take responsibility for ensuring that risks and issues are identified and managed correctly
Work closely with other team leads to ensure alignment and coordinated development
Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship
Package and support deployment of releases
Analyze and resolve technical and application problems
Provide third-level support to business users
Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on-time and on-budget
Participate:
Contribute to interdepartmental communication in order to improve awareness of the project and customer
needs and the creation of a team spirit within and outside their own work responsibility
Contribute to a service minded and client-oriented approach and promptly respond to external and internal
correspondence with the service of the client in focus
Actively contribute to improve the quality of both products and services by working in accordance with internal
and external quality standards
Experience:
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5+ years experience in Object Oriented Design and Programming and knowledge of design patterns
5+ years experience specifically with C# Programming using the Visual Studio Environment
1 years’ experience of Agile methodologies ideally including some knowledge of Second Generation
Frameworks such as Disciplined Agile and LeSS
Scrum Master or equivalent of an Agile development process
Experience of automated test environments, ideally including TDD/BDD
Experience of people management and the ability to lead and influence others
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Proven experience in leading and managing the delivery of system/software development projects
Programming for Real Time Systems
Familiar with using Source Control and bug auditing packages, ideally Microsoft Team Foundation
Server
Experience with working on Windows Embedded systems
Ability to write clear and concise documentation and to be able to work from and meet a written
specification
Core skills:
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Work effectively both as a member of a team and individually
Ability to make decisions using initiative and the information to hand
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail and thoughtful throughout the development process
Customer oriented
Highly competent investigative skills
Ability to work under pressure
Behavioural factors:
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Will not necessarily take everything at face value and will question any ideas where appropriate
Friendly and approachable attitude is key
Happy to travel occasionally to on site locations
Confident and able to take part in interdepartmental discussions in a professional manner
Reports to: Device Applications Team Lead
For more information please visit our website. www.parkeon.co.uk
To apply for this position please send CV and Covering letter to [email protected]
The Company
Parkeon has a presence in 4,000 towns and cities, in 60 countries worldwide, delivering world-class intelligent
transportation and parking solutions.
We employ over 1,000 people – all committed to creating and delivering effective, high-quality, urban mobility and
parking systems. Our technical and engineering expertise ensures our market leadership - introducing new and
emerging payment technologies as well as innovative products and services.
We have a wide and established global customer base including transit scheme owners, local authorities, transport
and parking operators. They rely on Parkeon to provide solutions which enhance efficiency and deliver a significant
return on investment.
Location
Our UK headquarters is based in Poole on the Dorset coast with its bustling quay, some of the best beaches in the
UK and a stunning natural harbour. There is easy access to the Dorset countryside, the New Forest and the
spectacular Jurassic Coast. Our main office is 1 mile from Poole railway station with good public transport links and
close to both Bournemouth and Southampton international airports.