Application Software Team Lead

Role: Application Software Team Lead

Salary: £85,000

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week on-site)

My client is looking for a hands-on Application Software Team Lead to lead the development of their next-generation platform for managing and optimising high-performance wireless networks.

This is a player-coach role, combining technical leadership with people management. You’ll guide a team of 10+ software engineers building a customer-facing system packed with advanced analytics, automation, and cloud-based architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development of the application and related tools using Agile methodology
• Line manage a team of 10+ developers (Grad to Architect level)
• Set team goals, manage resourcing, training, and recruitment
• Collaborate with SW Architects, Product Owners, and PMs to define and prioritise features
• Liaise with 3rd party vendors for tool integration and interface alignment
• Oversee design reviews, quality processes, and test strategy
• Contribute to clean, scalable code and maintain a strong delivery culture

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within a customer-facing or enterprise software environment
• Strong background in back-end development and the SDLC
• Experience taking products from concept to launch, including MVPs
• Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and performance optimisation
• Proficiency in at least one modern language (e.g. Python, Java, C#, C++)
• Familiarity with CI/CD, version control (Git), and Linux
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline

Desirable:

• Familiarity with NMS development, 5G/LTE/WAN technologies
• Experience with data analytics and machine learning tools
• Knowledge of Agile tools and delivery frameworks

Working Model:

Hybrid – 2–3 days per week on-site in Cambridge

Keywords:

Team Lead, Software Engineering, NMS, 5G, Agile, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Python, C#, C++, Leadership, Back-End Development, Network Management, Hybrid Role, Cambridge