Principal Technologist
Are you a software architect or development team lead with a strong track record in helping customers build software solutions to their business problems? If you have a passion for technology and a commitment to delivering results then working for Lockheed Martin could be the career move for you.
WHAT WILL YOUR ROLE BE?
Our Principal Technical Leads run high value software development projects, support our sales team and provide consultancy to our customers. This includes a portfolio of activities such as software architecture and design, leading development teams, working with infrastructure consultants, R&D and writing technical documentation.
This is a full software life cycle role, in which you will oversee projects from the beginning of the sales process right through requirements, design, development and testing to implementation. In addition, you will be expected to provide guidance and mentoring to more junior staff and to identify and introduce new technologies and development practices.
A significant part of this role may include the migration and transformation of existing applications as we take on service delivery from our customers' internal IT or incumbent ICT suppliers.
As a Principal Technical Lead, you will also help us to identify and develop the strategy for how we respond to tenders and ensuring we remain a cut above our competitors. This will involve working closely with technical, management and business development colleagues.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for someone with a strong software development background on multi-tier, business critical applications, but also with experience of dealing with COTS packages. You will have experience of Java or .NET, but will not be fazed when faced with other technologies, whether current or Legacy. You must be comfortable speaking to customers and thinking outside the box, and you must have a solid understanding of software solutions, and the tools and techniques used to build and deliver them.
You will:
- have up to date Java or .NET development experience, of both Middleware and presentation technologies
- have a proven track record in leading the technical delivery of high quality, business critical solutions (eg, with high availability and resilience requirements)
- have experience in architecture and design (eg, design patterns, SOA, SOLID, etc.)
- have requirements capture experience
- have led cross-functional technical teams, with 15 or more technical staff
- have experience of technically evaluating, and delivering with, subcontractor organisations
- have significant pre-sales technical support experience, including authoring and presentations
- have experience in the production of a wide range of technical documentation, including technical consultancy assignments
- be comfortable liaising with infrastructure teams, or working with Cloud providers
- be able to manage the production of estimates, and ensure the team delivers to them
- want to work in a dynamic environment and have the ability to effectively prioritise your time
- have excellent communication, both verbal and written, and good presentation skills
- have a relevant degree (involving some computer science)
Ideally, you will also have some of the following:
- experience of web Front End technologies (eg, HTML, JavaScript, Angular)
- experience with Open Source frameworks and tools (eg, ORMs, DI/IoC frameworks, etc.)
- delivered using Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- worked within an agile delivery environment (eg, Scrum)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
Lockheed Martin is an exciting, challenging and inclusive place to work. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Out Total Value reward scheme includes:
- Competitive Salary
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 33 days Annual Leave
- Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme)
This is an opportunity to be part of a first class technical community with the scope to share learning experiences, discover new techniques and test new initiatives.
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