Software Developer, Software Engineer, DevOps

Job Description:

Software Developer

Location:

Farnborough, UKWork Pattern:
Full-time, Onsite Department:
Software Engineering About the Role We are seeking an experienced Software Developer (Leadership) to join our software engineering team at our Farnborough facility. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will support a team of software engineers in the development of software products and solutions, providing guidance, code reviews, and technical mentorship while contributing to the execution of our software engineering strategy.

You will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership capabilities, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

Key Responsibilities Support a team of software engineers in the development of software products and solutions, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and hands-on support

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, ensuring the successful delivery of software projects on time and within scope

Assist in the professional growth and mentorship of team members through regular feedback, coaching, and career development planning

Contribute to the execution of the software engineering strategy, participating in strategic discussions and technology assessments

Manage project tasks and assignments, helping to prioritize and plan work to meet project goals and deadlines

Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure efficient project execution

Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, working to resolve issues as they arise

Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions to maintain code quality and best practices

Support the recruitment and onboarding of new team members

Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and professional experience)
Minimum 6+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering and development

Minimum 2+ years of experience in a similar technical leadership or mentoring role Proficiency in C/C++ programming with hands-on experience in production environments

Strong proficiency in Linux operating systems (system administration, kernel knowledge, or application development)
Proficiency in Python programming with experience in real-world projects

Strong programming and debugging skills across multiple languages

Demonstrated experience with software development methodologies and best practices (e.g., Agile, Scrum, CI/CD)
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Willingness to learn and grow in a technical leadership role Desirable Qualifications Advanced degree (Master's) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Relevant certifications or training (e.g., Agile/Scrum Master, cloud certifications)

Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices

Experience with software architecture and design patterns

Knowledge of security best practices and secure coding principles

Experience with embedded systems or systems programming

Security Clearance UK Security Clearance (SC) eligibility is mandatory for this role.

Candidates must be:

Sole UK nationals (no dual nationality)
Holders of a valid British passport

Continuously resident in the UK for the past 5 years

What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (subject to business requirements)
Professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge software projects

Career progression within a global technology company

About DXC TechnologyDXC Technology is a leading independent, end-to-end IT services company. We deliver innovative technology solutions and services that help enterprises run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing costs, and enabling digital…