Software Development Team Leader | Blackstar

Position : Software Development Team Leader Location : Blackstar HQ, Northampton, UK. Blackstar Amplification’s R&D team is seeking a talented and motivated Software Development Team Leader. The role: As the Software Development Team Leader, you will lead a team of skilled software developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. You will help take projects from conception to completion and ensure Blackstar continues to deliver our best-in-market products and software. The duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Line management of the Software Team, with responsibility for efficiency and output. Managing the successful development of scalable firmware and software using a structured, process-driven approach. Plan the detailed Software Team workload and regularly communicate the milestone progress to the Project Lead, Programme Manager, and Stakeholders. Maintain best practices within the Software Team, ensuring technical journals, essential research, and company QMS processes are followed. Leadership and administration of the Sprint process for the Software Team. Support the delivery of product firmware and software within the Software Team, from an initial design brief through to full production, encompassing the testing and verification of the design. Assisting with project planning, scoping, and problem-solving. Required Knowledge and Experience: Degree in a technical discipline. Minimum 5 years’ experience within a commercial software environment. Experience of working with audio software, JUCE-based applications, or embedded firmware is considered an advantage. Strong understanding of software engineering principles. Experience with Agile Scrum/Sprint planning principles. Strong people management skills with proven experience as a formal Line Manager. Experience with project ownership and coordination, from conception to completion. Methodical, with a structured approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building relationships with people at all levels. Ability to manage working time effectively and prioritize assignments appropriately. Enthusiastic, committed, and dependable. Guitar playing, a musical background, or strong passion for music, although not essential, would also be considered an advantage. The Company: Launched in 2007, Blackstar is globally recognized and respected as an innovator and leader in guitar amplification design. We are a company of musicians who are truly passionate about what we do and understand the importance of great tone. Blackstar is based in Northampton, with over 100 years’ combined experience in guitar amplification design and production. Our team pioneers change in the industry and has a strong commitment to driving transformational innovation within all of our products. Blackstar products are the best in the world for design, technology, and performance – we create the ultimate tools for self-expression. The Environment: Blackstar is a unique environment; we are all musicians/music lovers and the dress code is relaxed. Our teams are experts in their field and we are incredibly passionate about our products and the industry as a whole. Most of our staff have worked in the industry for a long time and we are looking for candidates who wish to grow with the company and share in our current and future success. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday, with a willingness to work extra hours as and when required to achieve project deliverables to schedule. A flexible approach to working hours/environment is possible, according to business needs. If you share our passion, approach your work with pride, are driven by innovation, want to be the best, and help to grow our global brand to its highest potential, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV and a covering letter telling us why you are the right person for the role.

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