Solutions Lead

Edinburgh
1 month ago
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MERITUS are looking for a Software Solutions Lead to join our client in the Space sector on a permenant basis.

This is a remote role but preference will be given to candidates who are able to travel to the client based in Edinburgh.

Job Summary

The Software Solutions Lead works directly with customers to define, develop, and deliver software solutions that drive business value. This role requires technically skilled and customer-oriented leaders who excel in managing teams, gathering requirements, and architecting tailored solutions, collaborating closely with customers, project managers, internal development teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

Customer Engagement & Solutions Definition

Act as the primary technical advisor for customers, understanding their business needs and translating them into technical solutionsLead discovery sessions to gather and document functional and non functional requirements
Develop high-level solution architectures and ensure alignment with customer goals and best practices
Present and communicate solutions effectively to both technical and non technical stakeholdersTeam Leadership & Project Execution

Provide line management to a team of software engineers through supporting career development, annual reviews and regular 1:1's
Lead and mentor software engineers in designing and implementing customer solutions
Lead and mentor technical teams on best practices, coding standards, and architectural decisions
Together with the respective project manager(s), ensure project timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met while maintaining high-quality standards
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharingTechnical Oversight & Delivery

Oversee and perform hands-on development and deployment of software solutions, ensuring alignment with customer expectations
Provide hands-on technical leadership, including reviewing code, troubleshooting complex issues, and guiding solution implementation
Work closely with DevOps, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment
Ensure security, scalability, and performance considerations are addressed in all solutionsEssential technical skills and experience

General

Experience leading a team through the full-life cycle of software engineering from formal requirements, through architectural and detailed designs, structured development to unit, integration and system-level testing
Ability to author customer-facing documents for all stages of the engineering life cycle
Strong experience in software design, including the ability to communicate design decisions to both internal and external stakeholder at both high (architectural design) and low (detailed design) levels
Proficiency working in a Linux environment including shell scripting
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Git, Gitlab, Docker) Flight specific experience
Strong programming skills in C with a focus on real-time and embedded systems
Knowledge of satellite telemetry, telecommand (TT&C), and communication technologies and protocols (CCSDS, ECSS PUS, CAN, SpaceWire) Ground specific experience
Strong programming skills in Java with a focus on data-oriented enterprise systems
Knowledge of satellite telemetry, telecommand (TT&C), and communication protocols (CCSDS, ECSS PUS)Essential personal skills and experience

Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills
Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and business stakeholders
Strong leadership abilities, with experience leading and mentoring technical teams
Problem-solving mindset, able to navigate complex technical and business challenges
Project management experience, with an ability to balance multiple customer engagements
Adaptability, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-driven environmentDesirable skills and experience

Experience in the provision of commercially facing Engineering Services, Consulting, or Customer Success roles
Experience of using a scripting language such as Python
Knowledge of satellite or space-based software solutions for Flight or Ground

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