Software Team Lead

At BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for to join our JORN program based at Edinburgh Parks - South Australia, reporting to the Software Development Manager.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight or work compressed hours.
Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is a state-of-the-art defence system that provides wide-area surveillance. It plays a vital role in supporting the Australian Defence Force's air and maritime operations, border protection, disaster relief and rescue operations.
The JORN upgrade is a large-scale modernisation of the existing JORN radars, which involves installing a new radar system design to enhance its capability, as well as providing for flexibility and future growth. The JORN Surveillance software team is looking for a potential Product Owner/Software Team Lead to help lead our Agile based development effort, as we design and develop C++ software under the Atlassian/Bamboo/Git suite of tools.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the software engineering effort on one of two Agile based software teams
- Lead the estimating and planning effort of the major software activities/epics to be completed during each release
- Plan the team's scope of work in regards to the various risks and opportunities, to support the delivery of project milestones
- Provide guidance, mentor and support the career aspirations and development of the software engineers who report to you
- Develop documentation to support and manage each software delivery throughout the engineering lifecycle
- Champion the use of 'Best Practice' Software Engineering processes and methods across the project, and identify opportunities to improve the software engineering process

About YOU
- Software Engineering, Computer Science or relevant technology degree
- Demonstrated experience in the software engineering discipline
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with people of various disciplines and backgrounds
- Ability to train and mentor engineers to support team building
- Ability to lead medium sized Software Engineering teams
- A strong understanding of the Software Development lifecycle
- Must be eligible to obtain a Defence security clearance (Negative Vetting Level 1)

About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.