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.
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