Role: Lead Software Engineer
Location: East Sussex (On-site)
Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE)
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Permanent
Company Overview
Our client is a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation delivering advanced technology solutions across a range of high-tech industries. Their East Sussex site plays a key role in developing complex, electronics-based products within a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.
The Lead Software Engineer Role in East Sussex
We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to architect and lead software development across a range of embedded systems. You will guide a small team, drive best practices, and ensure delivery of high-quality, production-ready software.
This is a hands-on leadership role covering the full software lifecycle, from requirements through to validation and release, within a structured, compliance-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Architect and develop scalable, reliable embedded software solutions
* Lead, mentor, and support a small team of engineers
* Act as SCRUM Master or technical lead within Agile environments
* Drive best practice across development, testing, and code reviews
* Maintain and improve regression testing and validation processes
* Collaborate with product, engineering, and manufacturing teams
* Ensure clear requirements, delivery milestones, and completion criteria
* Oversee software releases in line with quality and compliance standards
* Drive continuous improvement across development processes
Key Skills
* Embedded software development (C or C++)
* Microcontrollers and processors (e.g. ARM, PIC)
* Software architecture and system design
* Electronics or manufacturing environment experience
* Testing, validation, and automation frameworks
* Agile and Waterfall methodologies (SCRUM experience preferred)
* Regulated or compliance-driven industry experience
* Leadership or mentoring experience
* Strong communication and stakeholder management
If this sounds like you, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat to secure your spot ahead of interviews