Role: Chief Software Engineer and Team LeaderLocation: Milton Keynes/London (Hybrid)Salary Range: £88k - £95K + discretionary bonusesActive SC Clearance preferred ResponsibilitiesYour main responsibilities will be to.Oversee the delivery of DRAM and DSR solutions and other software engineering projects such as may arise from time to time.Manage and maintain the evolution architecture of the DRAM and DSR systems and services.Manage and enable the relationships with partner software development teams and with 3-rd party suppliers.Ensure compliance with client and departmental security and cyber security regulations and development paradigms.Essential CriteriaExtensive knowledge and experience in Software engineering principles, methods, and techniques especially the constraints of public sector operations including on-premise systems with no Internet access, and secure cloud environments.Leadership skills to manage, direct and supervise the team and delegate tasks appropriately.Project management skills to oversee multiple projects concurrently, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve any technical issues that may arise.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with other department heads, staff members, and stakeholders.Strategic thinking and decision-making skills to make high-level decisions about the technical direction of the company.Knowledge of budgeting and financial prin