Software Technical Lead (on site Aldershot)

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner alliance combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally.

The DXC (Ent Serv UK Limited), AMPA Programme is responsible for the continued delivery and future growth of the Advanced Mission Planning Aid (AMPA) and associated products. Used widely within the RAF and various foreign Air Forces, AMPA is built around a common software core, with tailoring and additional capability being implemented for specific aircraft types. 

AMPA is a fully networked system utilising customer IT infrastructure allowing instant information exchange between locations. Utilising a Linux operating system, it is hosted on COTS HP hardware. The current development environment is built around the Rational ClearCase configuration management tool.

The AMPA programme consists of several individual projects utilising a common development and delivery function and tool set to meet each specific set of customer requirements. In the case of the export customers this includes negotiating and demonstrating compliance to a pragmatic approach to aircraft industry standards. Individuals working within the AMPA programme may be associated with specific projects or assigned to support multiple different projects.

AMPA is a highly regarded and successful system. A significant factor in this is the support DXC provides to the end users in requirements capture, exercise support, training etc.

Role overview:

Applies specialized knowledge to conceptualize, design, develop, unit-test, configure, and implement portions of new or enhanced (upgrades or conversions) business and technical software solutions through application of appropriate standard software development life cycle methodologies and processes. Interacts with the Client and project roles (e.g., Project Manager, Business Analyst, Data Engineer) as required, to gain an understanding of the business environment, technical context, and organizational strategic direction. Defines scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned components. Understands and uses appropriate tools to analyze, identify, and resolve business and or technical problems. Applies metrics to monitor performance and measure key project parameters. Prepares system documentation. Conforms to security and quality standards. Stays current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.

Location: Aldershot

Candidate must be UK National due to Security requirements requested by the account

Responsibilities

• Leads a development team.
• Performs requirement analysis and oversees the implementation of architectures of project scope.
• Reviews the work of other developers with feedback for improvement (if applicable)
• Conducts configuration of own work and for the team and assess the technical impact of multiple technologies/strategies.
• Designs units for others. Completes development to implement complex components.
• Contributes to design activities; may design solutions.
• Develops independently; participates in code reviews and may lead code reviews. May lead and provide mentoring and guidance to less senior developers.
• Designs, prepares and executes unit tests.
• Applies in-depth or broad technical knowledge to maintain one or more technology areas (e.g. Web-site Development).
• Applies company and 3rd party technologies to software solutions of moderate complexity.
• Independently implements end-user or enterprise solutions complexity or services prepared by more senior technologists for more complex solutions.

Education and Experience Required

• Typically, a technical Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 6 years related experience or a Master's degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• More than 6 years experience writing code using languages such as (and not limited to) COBOL, PL/1, Java, C, C++, C#, VB.Net.
• Ability to work with Web- development tools for new applications.
• Basic Understanding of RDBMS databases such SQL Server and Oracle. Basic understanding of modern software design and development methodologies.
• Experience on one or more full release project life cycles.
• Strong understanding of modern SCM (software configuration management).
• Basic understanding of testing tools and unit and integration test scripting, and testing methodologies.
• Experience using an Integrated Development Environment (e.g., Eclipse, Visual Studio).
• Strong understanding basic Database Administration. Able to apply consistently quality and security standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Developing general project management/team leader skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and with clients.

Investment In Training and Development

• We offer a comprehensive range of training and career development opportunities, a structured induction programme, tailored job training as well as mentoring and support for relevant sponsored professional qualifications.
• We’re developing an environment where people can grow and harness their careers and skills to be the best that they can be to focus on the long term.

Our Culture

• Here at DXC we support with care and compassion, and we are constantly evolving our initiatives around equality, diversity, and inclusion to ensure that everyone feels equally involved and supported in the workplace no matter of who they are or what they do.
• We are proud of the culture we are creating to ensure that our commitment is ongoing and have a diverse mix of employees working within an inclusive environment and culture to create a high performing workforce led by talented leaders.
• We aspire to be recognised for our innovative and modern thinking approach.

Employee Benefits

• As part of our competitive remuneration package, flexible benefits are available. There is an option to “flex up and down” on specific benefits, for example buy or sell annual leave, Private Medical Benefit, Dental and Travel Insurance.
• You will also have access to ‘Perks at Work’, a discount store to purchase gift cards at reduced rates and get discounts on holidays, restaurants, activities, groceries and more.

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