Software Tech SME

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 user’s 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:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s 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, JavaScript, .NET, 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.

Grade SNBG 7-10

Hiring Manager - Serena Zoppellari