Software Programme Manager

AMETEK, Inc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Software Manager to lead teams in the UK, India, and Germany. The role focuses on developing robust software applications for precision metrology systems. Responsibilities include managing a diverse team, overseeing project management, and engaging with a multidisciplinary group of engineers. Ideal candidates will have experience in agile methodologies, software architecture, and a background in science or engineering. Competitive salary and a supportive working environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Private health plan option

Life assurance

Employee referral scheme of £1,000

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing an agile team and project management.
• Experience with software architecture and design of large desktop applications.
• Familiarity with software testing and automation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust software applications for measurement instruments.
• Manage a team of developers and testers across UK and India.
• Oversee project management and the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

Good communication skills

People development

Knowledge of metrology

Agile team management

Education

Degree in a science or engineering related discipline

Tools

Perforce

Git

JIRA

TestComplete

Job description

Taylor Hobson manufactures PC‑based ultra‑precision metrology systems for a broad range of markets globally. Our evolving software platforms emphasize making complex operations easy to use through UI design, fast analysis algorithms, user programming and automation. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Software Manager to lead talented teams in the UK, India and Germany and further develop our platforms through technology, people and process.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver robust and performant software applications for users of Taylor Hobson metrology instruments, providing a rich UI to visualise instrument and part measurements, user‑created guided sequences, ISO standard analysis and desktop publishing for results.
• Manage a team of software developers and testers in the UK and India, including contractors.
• Oversee project management and full SDLC.
• Interact productively with a multidisciplinary team, including electronic, mechanical and evaluation engineers, project and product managers, and senior management.
• Travel to Germany and India as essential.

Requirements for Consideration

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate effectively remotely, including outside of the UK.
• Track record of people development.
• Knowledge of metrology or similar workflows such as spectroscopy.

Experience / Qualifications

• Experience managing an agile team and general project management.
• Degree in a science or engineering related discipline.
• Experience with source control and branching (e.g. Perforce, Git), automated building and CD/CI (e.g. DevOps, VisualBuild, TeamCity), agile management tools and bug handling (e.g. JIRA, DevOps).
• Experience with software architecture and design of large desktop applications running under Windows OS.
• Experience with software testing, including automation (e.g. TestComplete).
• Experience with software‑hardware interaction, ideally with instrumentation.

What Taylor Hobson offers you:

• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
• 1 pm Friday finish.
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable.
• Life assurance.
• Option to join private health plan.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Invested in developing your skills and promotion through the business.
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
• Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising.
• Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
• Perkbox – rewards app offering discounts, a GP service and a 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee referral scheme of £1,000.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.