Experteer OverviewIn this role you will own the delivery and continuous improvement of Software Factory capabilities that enable the software lifecycle across the GCAP programme. You will align with the Product Owner to define architectures, toolchains, and environments for secure, traceable software development and testing. The position focuses on scalable digital thread enablement, evidence generation for certification, and interoperability across partner toolsets. You will drive roadmaps, governance, and cross‐partner collaboration to deliver timely, compliant software factory services. This is a mission‐critical role at the heart of digital engineering in a defence context, offering a meaningful impact onRetribuzione / BenefitsOwn delivery and continuous improvement of Software Factory products and services (toolchains, environments, digital thread)Translate business/engineering needs into roadmaps, plans, and backlogs for Software Factory capabilitiesAdvise on architecture, environment design, and digital thread enablement across engineering teamsDefine technical baselines and reference architectures for software factory solutionsEnsure integration and traceability from system-level to software artefacts; maintain end-to-end assuranceCoordinate with internal teams and suppliers, manage handoffs within Software Factory scopeMonitor service performance, capacity, risks, and technical debt; drive continuous service improvementManage vendor engagement, evaluations, and toolchain interoperability across partnersDrive security, access controls, and training pipelines to enable engineers to operate the Software FactoryBalance short‐term delivery with long‐term architectural strategy and scalability across distributed teamsResponsabilitàDegree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical disciplineService Management certification (e.g., ITIL) or equivalentProject or Programme Management certification (e.g., APM, Prince2) or demonstrable delivery experience10+ years in software engineering toolchains, DevSecOps, lifecycle environments, and digital thread enablementExperience in Model Based Software Design10+ years in Aerospace/Defence market segments with understanding of DO-178C and certification evidenceKnowledge of Digital Engineering, model-based engineering, and environment provisioningProven ability to manage multi‐partner and supplier integrationStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skillsFinancial/resource management for software engineering capabilitiesSecurity clearance or eligibility for defence programme clearance
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