Software Development Lead

For our Client: About the Role SKY UK is looking for an experienced Software Development Lead to join their engineering team onsite in Brentwood. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in RDK-B (Reference Design Kit for Broadband) and networking technologies, along with strong technical leadership skills to guide development teams delivering next-generation broadband and set-top box/gateway software solutions. Proficiency in Mandarin is required to support close collaboration with cross-regional teams and vendors. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and delivery of software for broadband gateway/router products based on the RDK-B platform. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers, driving best practices in coding, architecture, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams, including Mandarin-speaking stakeholders/vendors, to align on requirements, timelines, and technical decisions. Own end-to-end feature development — from requirement analysis, design, and implementation to integration, testing, and deployment. Drive debugging and root-cause analysis for complex networking and system-level issues (WAN/LAN, Wi-Fi, routing, firewall, QoS, etc.). Work closely with product management, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure timely and high-quality releases. Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design decisions. Ensure compliance with industry standards, security best practices, and client-specific quality guidelines. Interface directly with the client (SKY UK) stakeholders for technical discussions, status updates, and issue resolution. Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and CI/CD pipelines. Required Skills & Experience 8+ years of overall software development experience, with significant experience in embedded/broadband domains. Strong hands-on experience with RDK-B (Reference Design Kit for Broadband) stack and architecture. Solid understanding of networking concepts — TCP/IP, routing, switching, Wi-Fi, DOCSIS/GPON, firewall, VLAN, QoS, etc. Proficiency in C/C++ and Linux-based embedded systems development. Experience with broadband gateway/router or set-top box product development. Strong debugging skills using tools such as Wireshark, GDB, and network packet analyzers. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies. Prior experience in a technical leadership or team lead role, managing and mentoring developers. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) is required, in addition to professional English proficiency. Willingness to work onsite in Brentwood, UK. Preferred Skills Experience working with telecom or broadband service providers (e.g., ISPs, cable/telco operators). Familiarity with cloud-based device management platforms (e.g., TR-069/TR-369, ACS). Exposure to CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Docker) and scripting (Python/Shell). Experience collaborating with international/offshore development teams. Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field. Other Details Work Mode: Onsite Location: Brentwood, UK Language Requirement: Mandarin (mandatory), English (professional proficiency) Experience Level: 8+ Years Look for some one who is proficient in Mandarin and has knowledge in Embedded and Networking with RDKB We need an Indian who is at UK or India