Role: Software Team Leader Location: York Area Hybrid WFH Salary: £70,000 Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced, skilled software engineer ready to step into a leadership role or a software team leader looking for a new challenge? Our client is looking for a Software Team Leader to guide a close-knit team of engineers working on technically challenging software at the heart of modern industrial automation. This is a rare opportunity to lead, mentor, and solve real-world problems whilst also having the chance to remain technically hands on - developing intelligent systems that drive efficiency, safety, and innovation across critical industrial sectors. Role and Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and support a small, high-performing team of engineers. Drive the development of their flagship software solutions, - delivering new features, fixing bugs, and continually improving quality. Stay hands-on with code: Python, C, C++, Ada, Java, SQL, and more. Collaborate with customers to understand industrial needs and translate them into robust software features. Contribute to ongoing research and innovation-seeing your ideas through from concept to implementation. Work alongside global leaders in industrial automation and control systems. Skills and Experience Required We're looking for a technically strong, proactive team player with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering quality software. Ideal candidates will have: A strong software background with excellent programming skills. Experience leading a team or leading software projects. A degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related field. A solid understanding of language semantics-especially C/C++. The ability to tackle complex technical challenges. Proficiency in one or more of: Python, C, C++, Ada, Java, SQL. A quality-first mindset-experience with real-time, embedded, or high-reliability software is a plus. Why Join Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and mission-driven team. Work in a flexible, supportive environment that values innovation and professional growth. Play a vital role in building smarter, safer, and more efficient industrial systems.