Head Of Integrated Software Solutions

Overview of Responsibilities

Who are we looking for?

UKAEA has set an ambitious challenge of putting Fusion energy onto the national grid by the 2040s.  For this to succeed, traditional engineering techniques need to be supplemented and transformed through the use of advanced digital tools and software.  This role is a once in a generation opportunity to lead the transformation of how fusion energy plants are designed and built, through new Software Solutions and ways of working.

What will you be responsible for?

The Head ofSoftware Solutions leads a large central software engineering unit encompassing a wide diversity of roles, activities, platforms, and technologies. The groups within the unit are responsible for dissemination of high-quality software engineering processes across the Authority, as well as the implementation and maintenance of tools and applications across both corporate and research functions.

• Providing strategic leadership for the software engineering profession.
• Working with the stakeholders at all levels to anticipate needs, provide strategic advice and deliver the most effective Software Solutions.
• Leading and managing our client’s central Integrated Software Solutions unit, offering development plans, and motivating other team members.
• Transforming our client’s activities through modern software, data, and simulation solutions.
• Developing opportunities outside the organisation for collaboration, partnership and/or bringing in income.

Qualifications

Essential skills, experience and competence required

• Degree (or relevant experience) in a STEM subject.
• Substantial experience in software engineering in an R&D environment, including responsibility for managing software in production.
• Proficient in coding languages such as Java, C++, C#, Python, Fortran, Pascal.
• Extensive experience with software tools, including version control (e.g. GitHub) Editors (e.g. eclipse), and planning (e.g. Airtable).
• Excellent understanding of modern software engineering practices to support quality, innovation, and teamwork, and how to apply and adapt them to non-standard situations.
• Broad familiarity with a wide range of software and data technologies and approaches.
• Ability to manage broad portfolios of work, ensuring systems and roles as in place to prioritise goals, and manage budget.
• Significant people management experience in varied teams of 20+ technology professionals and the ability to define and establish new capabilities and develop others as leaders.
• Ability to communicate, build trust and influence at all levels.