Software Tech SME
Rolls-RoyceDerby, United Kingdom
UK
The Software Tech SME is responsible for providing technical leadership in the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role combines development governance and architectural guidance to applications from conception to deployment, then transferred into support.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of software applications and systems.
- Make architectural decisions and ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.
- Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
- Ensuring Code Quality and governance using tools like SonarQube
- A go-to person for troubleshooting technical issues, providing guidance and support to your team members to resolve issues efficiently.
- Define and enforce coding standards, architecture guidelines, and best practices for developed software
- Review, evaluate, and provide feedback on code quality to ensure quality, performance, security, and maintainability.
- Ensure the team follows agile methodologies and participates in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Transforming user’s requirements into technical specifications
- Manage release process from development to deployment and live products support
- Oversee the development and execution of unit, integration, and system tests.
- Ensure software meets functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, and security.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in software development, with a proven track record of technical leadership.
- Proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, .NET, etc.).
- Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
- Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus.
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FAQ
- Is the Software Tech SME position at Rolls-Royce remote?
- Yes. This role was posted on Remote Backend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
- When was this Software Tech SME job posted?
- This listing was posted on June 24, 2026 and is still open for applications.
- How do I apply for the Software Tech SME position at Rolls-Royce?
- Use the apply button on this page — it takes you directly to the employer’s application page.
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