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.

• 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

• 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

• Familiarity with NMS development, 5G/LTE/WAN technologies

• Experience with data analytics and machine learning tools

• Knowledge of Agile tools and delivery frameworks

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